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Macron's ratings plunge after 'yellow vest' protests: new poll

Sun, 16 Dec 2018 12:34:25 +0100

A month of "yellow vest" protests have taken a further toll on the popularity of French President Emmanuel Macron, a new poll showed Sunday, with analysts saying he will be forced to change his style of governing.

Macron's popularity falls to 25 percent: poll

Sun, 18 Nov 2018 11:06:11 +0100

The popularity of President Emmanuel Macron has dropped to just 25 percent, according to a major tracker poll published on Sunday.

France's Macron sees popularity fall to 40 percent: poll

Sun, 27 Aug 2017 11:00:23 +0200

French President Emmanuel Macron's popularity rating slumped a further 14 points in August to hit 40 percent, following a sharp 10-point drop the previous month, according to a poll released Sunday.

Popularity tumbles for France's Macron: poll

Sun, 23 Jul 2017 11:41:47 +0200

A poll out Sunday shows the popularity rating of France's new President Emmanuel Macron has slumped 10 points to hit 54 percent over the past month.

Two-thirds of French want Hollande gone : Poll

Thu, 11 Sep 2014 17:41:00 +0200

A new poll on Thursday said two-thirds of rench people want their president to step down as the country is battling record unemployment and has seen a multiplication of political scandals in recent months.

A French opinion: Love, jobs and everything else

Wed, 07 Aug 2013 19:27:00 +0200

Who is France's favourite celebrity? Which politician would the French rather go on holiday with? Whatever the question, the French seem to produce an opinion poll for it, and summer, it seems, is survey season. Here's an insight into the mood of the French with a look at the best of recent polls.

Hollande 'most unpopular president in 30 years'

Fri, 01 Mar 2013 13:55:00 +0100

French president François Hollande was under the cosh on Friday as a new poll revealed he is the most unpopular head of state in 30 years.

One in five Bretons want independence: poll

Tue, 29 Jan 2013 15:57:00 +0100

Nearly one in five residents of Brittany favour independence from France, according to an opinion poll whose results have sparked a censorship row in the Atlantic coastal region.

'Too many foreigners in France', French say

Fri, 25 Jan 2013 13:33:00 +0100

A survey in France published this week revealed 70 percent of the population believe there are too many foreigners living in the country and 74 percent believe Islam is not compatible with French society.

Tensions rise in French gay marriage debate

Mon, 05 Nov 2012 11:14:00 +0100

The furore surrounding a proposed gay marriage and adoption law has reached new heights, two days before it is due to be discussed in parliament. UMP deputies have have called for further discussion and a march in opposition is organised.

Hygiene 'not a priority' in France: study

Tue, 16 Oct 2012 12:23:00 +0200

A new poll asking the French about their personal hygiene habits has revealed a few live up to age-old stereotypes.

Sarkozy faces corruption allegations

Wed, 10 Oct 2012 16:55:00 +0200

Nicolas Sarkozy's post-presidential legal woes deepened Wednesday when French anti-graft campaigners said they lodged a complaint against him for allegedly misusing public funds to pay for opinion polls.

Most French 'do not regret' Sarkozy

Fri, 05 Oct 2012 13:18:00 +0200

A new poll has revealed the majority of the French do not regret Sarkozy’s five years in office.

Most French are 'unhappy' with Hollande

Mon, 10 Sep 2012 12:15:00 +0200

President François Hollande is rating at an all time low compared to previous presidents at this stage of their time in office, according to popularity polls released the same day Hollande pledged €30 billion in new taxes to fund a two-year financial turnaround.

Post-election blues worse than ever before

Mon, 03 Sep 2012 19:08:19 +0200

A study has revealed that pessimism among the French population is at a record high for this period after a change of government.

French lefties love 'backdoor sex' - study

Fri, 30 Mar 2012 12:24:39 +0200

Rightwing voters have a "more stable" and "less intense" sex life than leftwing voters, with lefties more likely to have indulged in practices such as anal sex. That’s according to a recent poll on politics and sex in France.

French worried about jobs - not terrorism

Tue, 27 Mar 2012 13:06:12 +0200

A recent poll shows that the shootings in Toulouse will not change the way the French vote in the upcoming elections. Buying power and unemployment remain top priorities, not national security.

Sarkozy ahead in poll for first time

Tue, 13 Mar 2012 11:37:00 +0100

French President Nicolas Sarkozy would beat Socialist rival Francois Hollande in the first round of the presidential election in April, according to a survey published Tuesday, the first time the incumbent has been ahead in opinion polls.

Strauss-Kahn trouble fails to boost Sarkozy

Mon, 13 Jun 2011 19:29:00 +0200

French President Nicolas Sarkozy's re-election hopes have failed to improve despite the sex scandal that felled his main challenger Dominique Strauss-Kahn, a new poll showed Sunday.