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Mechanisms of Political Discourse: A Semio-Critical Analysis of Emmanuel Macron’s Address on Artificial Intelligence and Digital Sovereignty at the Paris Summit

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Mechanisms of Political Discourse: A Semio-Critical Analysis of Emmanuel Macron’s Address on Artificial Intelligence and Digital Sovereignty at the Paris Summit

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This study investigates the semio-discursive and multimodal strategies deployed by French President Emmanuel Macron during his address at the Paris AI Action Summit (February 10, 2025). Grounded in Charaudeau’s semio-critical approach, Verón’s enunciative framework, and Fairclough’s Critical Discourse Analysis (CDA), the research examines how executive discourse articulates lexical structuring, argumentative postures, and spatial scenography at the Grand Palais to construct political legitimacy. The findings reveal a multi-layered persuasive architecture combining logos, pathos, and a projected fourfold ethos (Managerial, Statesman, Paternal, and Humanist). By framing Artificial Intelligence through the dual imperatives of ethical regulation and “digital sovereignty”, the discourse seeks to position France and the European Union as central leaders of a normative “third way” between American market hegemony and Chinese state-centric control. Crucially, the study demonstrates how this discursive strategy anticipates broader geopolitical realignments, serving as a conceptual precursor to subsequent strategic digital partnerships, such as the Canada–European Union alignment (European Commission, 2023; Prime Minister of Canada, 2023). Beyond its international ambitions, the address functions as a symbolic mechanism designed to bypass domestic political friction and restore executive authority.

Anahtar Kelimeler

Destekleyen Kurum

Ibn Khaldoun. TIARET.ALGÉRIE

Proje Numarası

This research received no specific grant from any funding agency in the public, commercial, or not-for-profit sectors.

Etik Beyan

This study involves the analysis of publicly available textual, audio, and visual data (the official public speech delivered by President Emmanuel Macron at the AI Action Summit in Paris on February 6, 2025). As the research relies exclusively on public domain discourse analysis and does not involve human subjects, human tissue, or private personal data, formal approval from an institutional ethics committee was not required.

Teşekkür

The author would like to express their sincere gratitude to the anonymous reviewers for their insightful comments, constructive feedback, and valuable suggestions, which greatly helped improve the quality and clarity of this manuscript. Special thanks are also extended to the editorial board of the journal for their support throughout the review process.

Kaynakça

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  6. Élysée - Présidence de la République française. (2025, 10 février). Sommet pour l'action sur l'IA : Discours du Président Emmanuel Macron à la clôture de la première journée au Grand Palais [Vidéo]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com
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Ayrıntılar

Birincil Dil

İngilizce

Konular

Metindilbilim

Bölüm

Araştırma Makalesi

Yayımlanma Tarihi

30 Eylül 2026

Gönderilme Tarihi

10 Ağustos 2026

Kabul Tarihi

24 Eylül 2026

Yayımlandığı Sayı

Yıl 2026 Cilt: 11 Sayı: 3

Kaynak Göster

APA
Belkaim, L. (2026). Mechanisms of Political Discourse: A Semio-Critical Analysis of Emmanuel Macron’s Address on Artificial Intelligence and Digital Sovereignty at the Paris Summit. Turkish Academic Research Review, 11(3), 530-543. https://doi.org/10.30622/tarr.2014531
AMA
1.Belkaim L. Mechanisms of Political Discourse: A Semio-Critical Analysis of Emmanuel Macron’s Address on Artificial Intelligence and Digital Sovereignty at the Paris Summit. tarr. 2026;11(3):530-543. doi:10.30622/tarr.2014531
Chicago
Belkaim, Leila. 2026. “Mechanisms of Political Discourse: A Semio-Critical Analysis of Emmanuel Macron’s Address on Artificial Intelligence and Digital Sovereignty at the Paris Summit”. Turkish Academic Research Review 11 (3): 530-43. https://doi.org/10.30622/tarr.2014531.
EndNote
Belkaim L (01 Eylül 2026) Mechanisms of Political Discourse: A Semio-Critical Analysis of Emmanuel Macron’s Address on Artificial Intelligence and Digital Sovereignty at the Paris Summit. Turkish Academic Research Review 11 3 530–543.
IEEE
[1]L. Belkaim, “Mechanisms of Political Discourse: A Semio-Critical Analysis of Emmanuel Macron’s Address on Artificial Intelligence and Digital Sovereignty at the Paris Summit”, tarr, c. 11, sy 3, ss. 530–543, Eyl. 2026, doi: 10.30622/tarr.2014531.
ISNAD
Belkaim, Leila. “Mechanisms of Political Discourse: A Semio-Critical Analysis of Emmanuel Macron’s Address on Artificial Intelligence and Digital Sovereignty at the Paris Summit”. Turkish Academic Research Review 11/3 (01 Eylül 2026): 530-543. https://doi.org/10.30622/tarr.2014531.
JAMA
1.Belkaim L. Mechanisms of Political Discourse: A Semio-Critical Analysis of Emmanuel Macron’s Address on Artificial Intelligence and Digital Sovereignty at the Paris Summit. tarr. 2026;11:530–543.
MLA
Belkaim, Leila. “Mechanisms of Political Discourse: A Semio-Critical Analysis of Emmanuel Macron’s Address on Artificial Intelligence and Digital Sovereignty at the Paris Summit”. Turkish Academic Research Review, c. 11, sy 3, Eylül 2026, ss. 530-43, doi:10.30622/tarr.2014531.
Vancouver
1.Leila Belkaim. Mechanisms of Political Discourse: A Semio-Critical Analysis of Emmanuel Macron’s Address on Artificial Intelligence and Digital Sovereignty at the Paris Summit. tarr. 01 Eylül 2026;11(3):530-43. doi:10.30622/tarr.2014531

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