The 2022 Uber Files leak revealed communications between Macron and Uber executives including Kalanick, indicating the former’s role in aiding the company’s lobbying efforts. When questioned about the lengths to which he went to facilitate Uber’s expansion, Macron said, "I'm extremely proud. It is difficult to create jobs without companies and without entrepreneurs".
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Emmanuel Macron
Emmanuel Macron is the incumbent President of France (2017-present), and previously the Minister of Economy, Industry and Digital Affairs (2014-16) under the François Hollande government, at the time of Uber’s expansion to France.
