Frostadóttir's discomfort was hard to miss as she glanced at photographers from the corner of her eye while Macron placed his hand on her back.
An awkward moment unfolded at a meeting of European leaders in Dublin on Friday when French President Emmanuel Macron leaned in to greet Icelandic Prime Minister Kristrún Frostadóttir.
An image capturing the awkward encounter has gone viral on social media. In the photograph, Macron can be seen holding Frostadóttir in his arms as she appears to dodge the embrace.
Macron’s Hug Leaves Iceland PM Looking Uncomfortable
Frostadóttir’s discomfort was hard to miss as she glanced at photographers from the corner of her eye while Macron placed his hand on her back. She appeared to move slightly backwards while keeping one hand on his shoulder, making her look visibly uncomfortable.
Photographs from the Dublin meeting captured two contrasting expressions. While Macron appeared cheerful and smiled as he leaned towards Frostadóttir, she seemed less at ease. She appeared to turn towards a photographer standing nearby even as the French President held her close, making the moment all the more noticeable.
‘More Like French Kissing’: Internet Reacts To Macron-Frostadóttir Viral Pic
The viral photograph sparked a flurry of reactions on X, with several users commenting on the awkward interaction between Macron and Frostadóttir. “Frosty? More like French kissing. There’s nothing frosty about her body language," one user wrote.
Another compared the photograph to “an advertisement for exclusive perfume or something similar", while a third reacted by saying, “Jesus they are all at it."
Macron’s Awkward Moment With Meloni
The incident has once again put Macron’s interactions with women leaders under the social media spotlight. This is not the first time Macron’s interactions with women leaders have sparked online chatter.
Last year, a video from the G7 Summit showed Macron leaning towards Meloni and whispering something in her ear. Her subsequent eye-roll became a talking point on social media, with users speculating about their exchange.
Another interaction between the two leaders drew attention earlier this year at the Elysee Palace in Paris. During a greeting, Macron appeared to prolong a cheek-to-cheek kiss, seemingly catching Meloni off guard. Her brief reaction was widely discussed online, even as the meeting between US and European leaders was the main focus.
