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ER: This is a relatively long piece with several graphs. Here we’re primarily concerned with the French attitude to their own government and to the European project.
We deliberately chose a ridiculous picture of Macron, which isn’t him. Yet a lot of people we know think we’re crazy just for mentioning it. ‘Just do a photo comparison, People!‘ Jeez.
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Massive distrust of institutions and calls for a return to sovereignty: new MIS Group poll for France-Soir/BonSens.org
FRANCE SOIR
A poll conducted on August 28, 2025, by MIS Group for France-Soir/BonSens.org among a representative sample of 1,200 French citizens reveals a climate of deep dissatisfaction with the government, European institutions, and the management of economic, social, and international crises.
This poll, conducted against a backdrop of economic and geopolitical tensions, highlights widespread mistrust, a rise in sovereignist sentiment, and strong concern about rising prices.
Summary
Economic perceptions
40% of French people believe that their economic situation has worsened over the last six months, compared with 8% who say it has improved and 49% who say it has remained stable.
For 55%, food products are the sector most affected by price increases, followed by electricity (34%), health services (6%) and transportation (4%) in first place.
74% attribute economic difficulties to French leaders, notably Emmanuel Macron, compared to 9% who blame Ursula von der Leyen and 5% who blame the United States.
Political opinions
78% of French people do not trust the government, compared to only 14% who express confidence in it.
71% consider Emmanuel Macron to be a bad president, 62% feel ashamed of him (including 34% who feel very ashamed), and 62% want him to resign, including 42% who want him to resign immediately.
64% support a motion of no confidence against the Bayrou government, and 62% believe that MPs should not give it their confidence on September 8.
58% support a popular strike planned for September 10, and 64% want it to remain independent of the unions.
74% consider corruption to be too widespread in France, and 90% denounce the exorbitant benefits enjoyed by elected officials.
80% support capping politicians’ salaries at 3 or 4 times the minimum wage.
88% believe that the government is not taking the urgency of reforms to reduce government spending seriously, and 85% consider it incapable of reform.
International issues
44% of French people believe that the European Union exists at France’s expense, and 60% support a Europe of Nations based on trade agreements, compared to 14% who favor a federal Europe.
71% condemn corruption in the EU, and 49% suspect Ursula von der Leyen of abuse of power or corruption.
36% link economic difficulties to sanctions against Russia, and 32% support their partial lifting to restore economic relations.
89% want Ukraine to negotiate a peace agreement with Russia, and 69% support Donald Trump‘s efforts to facilitate these negotiations.
59% believe that European leaders are not doing enough for peace in Ukraine, and 42% want to reduce (20%) or stop (22%) military aid to Ukraine, compared to 14% who want to increase it.
36% consider NATO membership too costly, 27% support withdrawal in order to develop a sovereign force, and 32% prefer full membership.
For 58% of respondents, Russia represents the main security threat, followed by the Middle East (51%), the United States (26%), and China (17%). 75% fear the risk of global nuclear war.
Electoral preferences
61% would support political forces that prioritize national interests, compared to 12% who would support those that support the EU.
34% favor reducing support for Ukraine, compared to 21% who favor increasing it.
Health measures
50% of French people believe that the government has mishandled the COVID crisis, compared to 40% who think it has handled it well. (ER: Yikes. 40% are still sleeping.)
77% find it unacceptable that the Ministry of Health does not provide access to mortality data by vaccination status.
49% believe that COVID vaccines have many side effects, 36% support their immediate suspension, and 49% want early treatments for COVID to be authorized.
Divide between the French people and their elites
70% of French people believe that no current political figure embodies a positive future for France.
57% believe that a team outside the current political landscape would be necessary to regain the trust of citizens.
85% consider the government incapable of implementing the reforms necessary to reduce government spending.
Here is a detailed analysis of the results, which reflect the aspirations and frustrations of the French people at a pivotal moment in their political history. (ER: several graphs follow here)
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Consequences of the poll: a political and social turning point?
The results of this poll point to a major crisis of confidence that could have profound repercussions on the French political scene.
Mistrust of Emmanuel Macron and his government, combined with strong support for strike movements and motions of censure, suggests a risk of political instability in the short term. The rise of sovereignty, illustrated by the popularity of the National Rally (Marine Le Pen’s party), which nevertheless does not seem to be gaining support, and the rejection of the European Union, could reshape electoral priorities in the upcoming elections, particularly in favor of new parties that would take the French people’s voice into account.
Internationally, calls to reduce France’s involvement in NATO and prioritize peace in Ukraine reflect a desire to refocus on national interests, potentially at the expense of traditional alliances.
Economic concerns and perceptions of corruption could fuel large-scale social movements, such as the strike planned for September 10, and push decision-makers to rethink their approach to restoring confidence.
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