Overview

• Bruno Retailleau has overtaken Edouard Philippe in overall popularity, according to a May 21–22 Odoxa-Backbone Consulting poll.
• Retailleau’s approval rating has risen nearly ten points since his December 2024 appointment as Interior Minister, reaching 52%.
• Philippe, who declared his candidacy for the 2027 presidency in September 2024, has seen his popularity decline by nine points over the same period.
• Retailleau enjoys strong cross-party support, with high approval from Les Républicains (90%), Renaissance (74%), and Rassemblement National (65%) sympathizers.
• Despite Retailleau’s momentum, Philippe remains ahead in 2027 presidential voting intentions, polling at 20% compared to Retailleau’s 10%.