Macron's Trust Rating Hits Historic Low of 13%, Surpassed Only by Hollande's Record

Recent polling data from November 2026 reveal that President Emmanuel Macron's approval and trust ratings have plummeted to a record low. According to the Elabe survey conducted on November 3 and 4, only 13% of French citizens express trust in Macron, marking a dramatic 4-point drop in one month and an 11-point decrease since August. This rating is the lowest recorded by the Elabe barometer and surpasses the previous low held by François Hollande in November 2016, which was 14%.

The survey shows that 82% of respondents distrust Macron, with 60% saying they have 'no confidence at all' in his leadership. Trust has also declined significantly within Macron's own electoral base, dropping to 36% among first-round voters in 2022 and only 23% among second-round voters. Younger voters aged 18 to 24 demonstrate particularly low trust levels, at just 18%.

Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu is also experiencing a historic dip in approval, with his trust rating falling to 17%, the lowest for any prime minister under Macron except François Bayrou. Lecornu’s support has notably decreased among retirees, younger voters, and Macron’s electoral base.

In terms of the broader political landscape, Marine Le Pen remains the most trusted political figure with 35%, despite a slight 2-point decrease. Her deputy, Jordan Bardella, holds 33%, marking his lowest since April 2024. Other notable figures include Christine Lagarde at 27%, who is preparing to leave the European Central Bank to engage more formally in politics; Édouard Philippe at 27%; and Bruno Retailleau at 26%. On the left, Jean-Luc Mélenchon stands out with a significant rise to 48%.

The erosion of trust spans all socio-professional groups, signalling widespread dissatisfaction with the current government amid ongoing political and social tensions in France.