A damning new poll reveals 82% of French citizens view Emmanuel Macron’s presidency as a failure, signaling potential collapse of his centrist political movement.
At a Glance
- 82% of French voters consider Macron’s presidency a failure, including 63% of his own voters from 2017 and 2022
- Over 80% believe “Macronism” will end when his final term concludes in 2027
- Women, low-income households, and voters aged 50-64 are among Macron’s harshest critics
- 59% of Macron’s Renaissance party supporters think the centrist movement could disappear by 2027
- Recent personal controversy involving his wife Brigitte further damages Macron’s public image
French Citizens Reject Macron’s Leadership
A comprehensive survey commissioned by Le Figaro and conducted by polling firm Odoxa has delivered a devastating verdict on Emmanuel Macron’s presidency. The online poll of 1,005 French adults found that an overwhelming 82% view his leadership as a failure. Perhaps most concerning for Macron is that this sentiment extends deep into his own base, with 63% of citizens who voted for him in either 2017 or 2022 now sharing this negative assessment. The survey exposes particularly strong disapproval among women, low-income households, and voters between 50 and 64 years old.
The poll comes amid growing concerns about Macron’s personal conduct. Recent reports claim Macron was slapped by his wife Brigitte during an official trip to Vietnam, an incident the president initially denied before later downplaying. This personal controversy has only served to further damage his standing with the French public who are already dissatisfied with his governance.
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The Impending End of “Macronism”
The survey delivers an equally grim outlook for the future of Macron’s centrist political ideology. Over 80% of respondents believe that “Macronism” will not survive beyond his presidency, which constitutionally must end in 2027 as French presidents are limited to two terms. Even more telling is that 59% of Macron’s own Renaissance party supporters anticipate the centrist movement could completely disappear once he leaves office. This suggests his political legacy may be short-lived despite his efforts to reshape the French political landscape.
Republican party member Sophie Primas stirred controversy by suggesting Macron’s political movement was already on its deathbed, stating: “Macronism will probably come to an end in the coming months, with the end of president Macron’s second five-year term.” Her comments highlighted the challenges Macron faces in governing without an absolute majority in the National Assembly and the difficulties in forming effective coalition governments—issues that have plagued his administration.
Political Realignment and Succession Concerns
The survey reveals that Macronism has paradoxically increased political polarization in France rather than creating a sustainable center. Support for right-wing politics has grown to 32%, while left-wing support has fallen to 30%. Adding to Macron’s troubles, 58% of his past voters indicated they would not vote for him again if given the opportunity. These figures suggest a significant realignment of French politics is underway as voters become increasingly disillusioned with Macron’s centrist approach.
The search for Macron’s political heir appears equally problematic. Current Prime Minister Gabriel Attal is viewed as the best potential successor, but with only 45% support, he lacks the consensus needed to effectively carry forward Macron’s political vision. Former prime ministers Élisabeth Borne and Édouard Philippe are also mentioned as possible successors, but neither has generated substantial enthusiasm. Political analysts increasingly describe Macronism as merely a “transitional phase” built around Macron’s personality rather than a coherent ideology with staying power.
