Overview
- 85% of respondents say 2025 was a bad year for France, far above the global average.
- France’s optimism for 2026 fell nine points in a year to 41%, placing it last in the 30‑country ranking.
- Economic fears are pronounced, with 56% expecting a recession in 2026 and 34% fearing a stock‑market crash.
- Despite the national mood, 55% say the past year was not bad for them or their families.
- Ipsos notes a long‑standing pattern of French pessimism, while many plan personal changes such as spending more time with family (73%), reducing social‑media use (40%), and exercising more (57%).