Macron popularity lowest since taking office
PARIS: French President Emmanuel Macron’s popularity has fallen to its lowest level since taking office in 2017, according to a poll published on Saturday.
French President Emmanuel Macron's popularity has hit its lowest point since assuming office in 2017, according to a recent poll. The Ipsos BVA-Cesi survey revealed that just 15% of respondents expressed a favorable view of Macron, marking a one-point decline from the previous month and the lowest rating of his tenure. This dip in support comes as France grapples with soaring fuel prices and student-led protests, with purchasing power emerging as the primary concern among citizens.
Other pressing issues include anxieties about the nation's welfare system and the country's mounting debt. When it comes to potential successors to Macron, far-right leaders Jordan Bardella and Marine Le Pen maintain the highest approval ratings, with Bardella at 33% and Le Pen at 32%. However, both leaders experienced a drop in support since a month ago, with Bardella's ratings falling by three points and Le Pen's by four.
A report accused Bardella of writing antisemitic messages in his youth, stemming from an old Facebook account, which contributed to the decline in his popularity. Commissioned by the newspaper La Tribune Dimanche, the online poll was conducted between September 7-8, canvassing 1,000 adults and boasting a margin of error ranging between 0.6 and 3.1 percentage points.
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