A round-up poll on social media claims that only 7% of French citizens trust President Emmanuel Macron.
Politicians from the French far-right National Rally (RN) Party are one of the most prominent figures to share the post.
“Thankfully, 93% of French people are clear,” writes Bruno Bilde. fellow MP and RN member Julien Odoul asked his followers:
Recent poll reviews
In late July, a poll commissioned by French broadcaster LCI said Macron had a 28% approval rate, while a recent survey published by newspaper Les Echos said it was 21%.
Pollsters use different methods which can lead to inconsistent outcomes, but these latest surveys from reputable sources suggest that 7% are suspiciously low.
A closer look at the top right corner of the image circulating online reveals the logo of the conservative daily newspaper of Le Figaro: French.
Euroverify did not detect any social media posts where Le Figaro stated Macron’s approval rating was 7%. However, I found an almost identical post by Le Figaro shared on X in October 2024, where Macron’s trust rating was 17%, not 7%.
The original image posted by Le Figaro has been manipulated as the number “1” before “7%” was erased to deceive online users.
Reduce Macron’s trust
The French population’s confidence in the president may not be as low as 7%, but his trust in Macron has declined, especially in the course of his second term.
This has been influenced by a variety of factors, including the dissolution of the Parliament in June 2024 after a surge in far-right in the European elections, and the government’s recent plans for budget cuts in 2026.
The next French presidential election is scheduled to take place in 2027. However, the country’s constitution remains ambiguous about Macron’s plans for the future, forbidding him to run again.
