It appears to be a direct response to Berlin’s techno scene being recognised as part of Germany’s national intangible cultural heritage last year.

“I love Germany, you know how European I am, but we don’t need any lessons,” Mr Macron told a French radio station.

“We are inventors of electro. We have that French touch.”

Mr Macron’s 72-year-old wife Brigitte is said to be a big fan of electronic music, The Telegraph reports.

The president, on the other hand, is said to prefer classical music.