Macron’s popularity slips as protests intensify

French President Emmanuel Macron and Prime Minister Édouard Philippe’s approval ratings have hit new lows as “yellow vest” activists prepare for further anti-government demonstrations across France

SATISFACTION WITH ACTIONS OF PRESIDENT
Emmanuel Macron

4%  (-1)  Very satisfied 
19% (-5)  Fairly satisfied
26% (-7)  Fairly dissatisfied
50% (+12) Very dissatisfied
 1% (+1)  Do not know


23% (-6)          76% (+5)
Total satisfied   Total dissatisfied

SATISFACTION WITH ACTIONS  OF PRIME MINISTER
5%  (-1)  Very satisfied
21% (-9)  Fairly satisfied
30% (-8)  Fairly dissatisfied
43% (+17) Very dissatisfied
 1% (+1)  Do not know
 
Édouard Philippe


26% (-10)         73% (+9)
Total satisfied   Total dissatisfied

Online survey of 1,004 French adults conducted November 29-30, 2018.
Margin of error +/- 1.8%. Figures in brackets indicate change from previous survey

79 percent of voters think Macron’s climbdown over fuel tax hikes that sparked demonstrations came too late, according to Dec 6 poll. Protests have now turned into broad rebellion against government


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