Emmanuel Macron"s approval rating has dropped to a historic low of 11 percent, according to a recent survey conducted by the Verian Group and published in the conservative daily Le Figaro. The survey, which polled 1,000 individuals, ties Macron with his predecessor, François Hollande, for the lowest approval rating recorded by the firm.
This 11 percent approval rating matches Hollande"s score from late 2016, shortly before he announced that he would not seek a second presidential term. By Verian"s measure, both Macron and Hollande now share the distinction of being France"s least popular president since the early 1970s, when the polling firm began conducting this monthly survey for Le Figaro.
The findings reflect a significant decline in public support for Macron, whose presidency has faced various challenges. For more on related coverage, see recent developments in European politics.
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