Emmanuel Macron's Popularity Hits Historic Low Amid Public Concerns
President Emmanuel Macron's popularity has fallen to a historic low of 15%, amid public worries over economic and social issues, while political rivals also see shifts in support.
Key details
- Macron's popularity declines to historic low of 15% as of October 2026.
- Public concern focuses on purchasing power, social system, and national debt.
- Centrist voter approval splits nearly evenly for Macron.
- Prime Minister gains slight approval increase to 22%.
- Rivals Bardella and Le Pen see drops but lead polls for 2027 election.
Emmanuel Macron's popularity has dropped to 15%, marking the lowest level since he assumed the presidency in 2017, according to an Ipsos BVA-Cesi survey published on October 10, 2026. This decline from 16% the previous month reflects rising public unease, particularly about purchasing power, which worries 54% of respondents, the future of France's social system (44%), and the national debt (33%). Even among centrist voters, Macron's support is divided, with 53% approval against 47% disapproval.
In contrast, Prime Minister approval has slightly rebounded, gaining 2 points to 22% after a previous drop. Regarding potential successors for the 2027 presidential election, both Jordan Bardella and Marine Le Pen, top contenders, have seen their popularity decrease by 3 and 4 points respectively, though they remain leading candidates with 33% and 32%. Edouard Philippe follows with a modest rise to 20%.
These figures highlight a challenging political landscape for Macron as public confidence wanes amid economic and social concerns, raising questions about the future direction of his presidency and the broader political climate in France.
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fr.news.yahoo.com Oct 10, 2026
La popularité d’Emmanuel Macron atteint un nouveau cap historique
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actu.orange.fr Oct 10, 2026
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