Emmanuel Macron's Popularity Hits Historic Low at Midpoint of Second Term

Only 21% of French citizens express satisfaction with Macron's presidency, marking one of the lowest approval ratings in the history of the Fifth Republic.

• A new Ifop poll reveals that 79% of French people are dissatisfied with Emmanuel Macron's performance, leaving just 21% satisfied with his presidency.
• This level of unpopularity is surpassed only by François Hollande, who hit a record low of 13% approval in 2014.
• Macron's approval has dropped significantly among retirees and older voters, with a 10-point decline attributed to dissatisfaction over financial policies affecting these groups.
• Critics accuse Macron of focusing more on international affairs than domestic issues, with many citizens expressing feelings of neglect and disillusionment.
• The president's strategy to reconnect with the public through potential referendums and a return to core Fifth Republic principles is seen as a high-risk effort to regain trust.

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