France, Nov. 5 -- Two years of Telegram messages feature in Vous etes tous trop durs avec moi - 'You're All Too Hard on Me' - published on Thursday by Robert Laffont.

Degois, a former adviser to Socialist politician Segolene Royal turned political commentator, acknowledges that she did not seek Macron's approval. According to a source close to the president, the Elysee only learnt of the book on Monday.

The exchanges cover some of the most turbulent moments of Macron's second term, including his controversial dissolution of parliament in June 2024, the ensuing political deadlock and the rise of the far-right National Rally (RN).

Le Pen promises French 'rebirth' as far-right RN sets sights on 2027 presidency Taking on the far right

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