Body language said it all at the European Political Community (EPC) Summit in Albania — and this time, it wasn’t about a handshake, but a surprise finger hold that stole the spotlight.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan left French President Emmanuel Macron visibly puzzled when he unexpectedly grabbed his finger during a greeting — and held on for a full seven seconds. The moment, now viral, has social media buzzing: was it a playful power move or a silent message?
In the clip, Macron walks up to a seated Erdoğan, pats his hand, and reaches out with the other. Quick as a flash, Erdoğan grabs his finger and just… doesn’t let go. Macron awkwardly tries to pull back, but Erdoğan keeps talking, calm and collected.
Turkish media claims Macron was trying to play alpha by patting Erdoğan’s shoulder — but Erdoğan turned the tables, literally with one finger.
While 47 nations gathered to talk politics, it was this finger-flex moment that became the summit’s hottest headline.
