Extreme Right Figures Lead as Economic Worries Dominate France's 2027 Presidential Race Polls

As France looks ahead to the 2027 presidential election, the latest Ipsos poll reveals a political landscape marked by rising popularity for extreme right candidates and deep public economic concerns. According to the Baromètre politique Ipsos bva-CESI for La Tribune Dimanche published on October 17, 2025, Emmanuel Macron's popularity remains low at 19%, though it has increased by 2 points since September amidst ongoing political turbulence.

Notably, former Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu’s approval rating has risen to 27% after his recent resignation, despite 55% of the population still harboring negative opinions of his tenure. The extreme right dominates the satisfaction rankings among potential presidential contenders, with Jordan Bardella and Marine Le Pen each garnering 33% approval. Additionally, Marion Maréchal has surged to third place with 24%, benefiting from declines in support for other center and right figures such as Bruno Retailleau and Edouard Philippe. The left's strongest candidate, Raphaël Glucksmann, holds steady at 18%.

Economic woes strongly influence voter sentiment: half of all respondents cite purchasing power as their primary concern, and 44% worry about the future of France's social systems. A striking 88% of French citizens express pessimism about the national economic outlook, anxious about eroding purchasing power, rising public debt, and escalating taxes.

These findings underscore a challenging environment for incumbents and centrist figures while highlighting the electorate’s drift toward extremist options amid economic anxiety. The report signals a politically volatile road ahead as the 2027 presidential vote approaches, with voters prioritizing economic stability and strongly favoring right-wing leadership.

Meanwhile, a localized political analysis in Lyon discusses election strategies for figures like Jean-Michel Aulas and Grégory Doucet, as well as the National Rally’s influential positioning, but these issues appear secondary to national trends revealed by the Ipsos poll.