{"id":20617,"date":"2025-12-09T09:51:41","date_gmt":"2025-12-09T08:51:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/monde25.info\/index.php\/2025\/12\/09\/frances-crisis-of-confidence-71-rate-president-macron-as-bad-amidst-overwhelming-demand-for-ukraine-peace-negotiations\/"},"modified":"2025-12-09T09:51:41","modified_gmt":"2025-12-09T08:51:41","slug":"frances-crisis-of-confidence-71-rate-president-macron-as-bad-amidst-overwhelming-demand-for-ukraine-peace-negotiations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/monde25.info\/index.php\/2025\/12\/09\/frances-crisis-of-confidence-71-rate-president-macron-as-bad-amidst-overwhelming-demand-for-ukraine-peace-negotiations\/","title":{"rendered":"France\u2019s Crisis of Confidence: 71% Rate President Macron as &lsquo;Bad&rsquo; Amidst Overwhelming Demand for Ukraine Peace Negotiations"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p>A new survey titled <strong>\u201cA Crisis of Confidence: French Perspectives on Leadership, National Standing, and War\u201d<\/strong> reveals deep pessimism and widespread dissatisfaction among the French public regarding their leadership and international strategy. The findings are based on a survey commissioned by France-Soir and BonSens.org and conducted by MIS Group on <strong>November 30, 2025<\/strong>. The poll surveyed a sample size of <strong>1,200 representative French citizens<\/strong> via an online survey. Results are subject to a statistical margin of error, which is approximately +\/- 2.8% for a 50% observed percentage.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h5><strong>Leadership Under Fire and Domestic Disconnect\u00a0<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p>The data confirms an overwhelming belief that the country and its President are on the wrong path. A severe rejection of President Emmanuel Macron\u2019s leadership is apparent, with <strong>7 out of 10 French citizens (71%) rating him as \u201cbad president,\u201d<\/strong> compared to only 10% who rate him as \u201ca good president\u201d. This negative assessment is mirrored in the overall direction of the country, as <strong>67%<\/strong> believe France is headed in the <strong>\u201cwrong direction\u201d<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" data-entity-uuid=\"70b2f013-737d-4e62-a4c1-436785533b3e\" data-entity-type=\"file\" width=\"1834\" height=\"1024\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/www.francesoir.fr\/sites\/default\/files\/inline-images\/202512-FSBSEN-1%20%283%29.png\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Dissatisfaction extends beyond policy disagreement and reflects a deep personal disconnect. A majority of the French population (<strong>64%<\/strong>) expresses a personal feeling of <strong>shame<\/strong> regarding President Macron, a sentiment that goes beyond mere policy disagreement. Furthermore, the public perceives the government&rsquo;s actions as both divisive and contrary to the national interest.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" data-entity-uuid=\"93639eb3-b86c-4c4c-9146-8fc107226f55\" data-entity-type=\"file\" alt=\"Chart 3\" width=\"1834\" height=\"1024\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/www.francesoir.fr\/sites\/default\/files\/inline-images\/202512-FSBSEN-1%20%284%29.png\"\/><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>An alarming <strong>80%<\/strong> believe the actions of Emmanuel Macron and his government will <strong>\u201cdivide the country\u201d<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" data-entity-uuid=\"7528e2c4-e8f8-4650-9336-6b726e551cce\" data-entity-type=\"file\" alt=\"chart\" width=\"1834\" height=\"1024\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/www.francesoir.fr\/sites\/default\/files\/inline-images\/202512-FSBSEN-1%20%285%29.png\"\/><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Over three-quarters of the population, specifically <strong>77%<\/strong>, feel the government is <strong>not acting in the interest of the population<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" data-entity-uuid=\"51406ab4-15a0-4a71-ac52-a785aa529fcd\" data-entity-type=\"file\" alt=\"chart\" width=\"1834\" height=\"1024\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/www.francesoir.fr\/sites\/default\/files\/inline-images\/202512-FSBSEN-1%20%2814%29.png\"\/><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h5><strong>A Diminished World Standing and Strategic Concerns<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p>The domestic crisis in confidence is mirrored by a perception of <strong>declining influence abroad<\/strong>. A majority of <strong>62%<\/strong> of French citizens believe the nation&rsquo;s global influence is <strong>waning<\/strong> (\u201cDecreasing\u201d).<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" data-entity-uuid=\"2a8bcec3-e1f3-43ec-9ff3-464ee690d101\" data-entity-type=\"file\" width=\"1834\" height=\"1024\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/www.francesoir.fr\/sites\/default\/files\/inline-images\/202512-FSBSEN-1%20%286%29.png\"\/><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The French public is deeply skeptical of the current administration&rsquo;s foreign policy. Half the public, <strong>51%<\/strong>, believes Macron&rsquo;s foreign policy has <strong>\u201cMade the world more chaotic,\u201d<\/strong> with only 7% believing it made the world more stable.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" data-entity-uuid=\"7d62276b-934d-4eb6-acbe-81a0a860b633\" data-entity-type=\"file\" width=\"1834\" height=\"1024\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/www.francesoir.fr\/sites\/default\/files\/inline-images\/202512-FSBSEN-1%20%287%29.png\"\/><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>When considering external threats, <strong>62% of respondents name Russia as the greatest threat<\/strong> to France&rsquo;s security. However, this viewpoint is complex, as a substantial part of the population questions the prevailing narrative: <strong>36%<\/strong> agree that economic difficulties are linked to sanctions against Russia, and <strong>36%<\/strong> also agree there is &lsquo;no proof&rsquo; that Russia presents a risk to France&rsquo;s security.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" data-entity-uuid=\"2b04c5fb-5fa7-4f24-986c-d2e829c9a587\" data-entity-type=\"file\" alt=\"chart\" width=\"1834\" height=\"1024\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/www.francesoir.fr\/sites\/default\/files\/inline-images\/202512-FSBSEN-1%20%2811%29.png\"\/><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h5><strong>A Resounding Call for Peace in Ukraine<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p>The war in Ukraine is a source of widespread fear and anxiety for the French public. <strong>69%<\/strong> are <strong>\u201cscared\u201d of the military escalation<\/strong> in Ukraine, and a significant <strong>72%<\/strong> believe a risk of a global nuclear war \u201cprobably\u201d or \u201ccertainly\u201d exists.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" data-entity-uuid=\"2606ee6e-811e-47ed-b081-f1a815560ce5\" data-entity-type=\"file\" alt=\"CHart\" width=\"1834\" height=\"1024\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/www.francesoir.fr\/sites\/default\/files\/inline-images\/202512-FSBSEN-1%20%288%29.png\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Against this backdrop of fear, the public&rsquo;s desire for a diplomatic solution is unequivocal. An overwhelming <strong>87% demand peace negotiations<\/strong>, wanting Ukraine to negotiate a peace settlement as soon as possible, compared to only 13% who want Ukraine to continue the war against Russia. This reveals a deep aversion to prolonged conflict and a strong desire for de-escalation.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" data-entity-uuid=\"9e419a0f-f5f7-411d-aae6-09a8593d7a3d\" data-entity-type=\"file\" alt=\"Chart\" width=\"1834\" height=\"1024\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/www.francesoir.fr\/sites\/default\/files\/inline-images\/202512-FSBSEN-1%20%289%29.png\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Public opinion is divided on continued military aid to Ukraine, with a <strong>41% bloc favoring reduction (20%) or complete cessation (21%)<\/strong> of military assistance.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" data-entity-uuid=\"e540008c-9a3f-4821-a9fe-33b09c7c1711\" data-entity-type=\"file\" width=\"1834\" height=\"1024\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/www.francesoir.fr\/sites\/default\/files\/inline-images\/202512-FSBSEN-1%20%2810%29.png\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, the public draws a hard line on warlike stances. A clear and strong consensus exists against rhetoric that normalizes military losses, as <strong>69%<\/strong> found the declaration from the Chief of the Defence Staff, \u201cwe must accept losing our children,\u201d to be <strong>&lsquo;inadmissible&rsquo;<\/strong>. Finally, <strong>73%<\/strong> agree the president should not engage France in a &lsquo;warlike position&rsquo; without the approval of Parliament.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" data-entity-uuid=\"ec281c89-a7a1-4c64-8153-4f89a9896613\" data-entity-type=\"file\" alt=\"Chart\" width=\"1834\" height=\"1024\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/www.francesoir.fr\/sites\/default\/files\/inline-images\/202512-FSBSEN-1%20%2812%29.png\"\/><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h5><strong>Key Findings Summary<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p>The survey highlights three critical fractures defining France&rsquo;s crisis of confidence:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Leadership Under Fire:<\/strong> There is a severe rejection of the President&rsquo;s leadership, with <strong>71%<\/strong> rating him as &lsquo;bad,&rsquo; compounded by a widespread (<strong>64%<\/strong>) feeling of personal shame.<\/li>\n<li><strong>A Diminished World Standing:<\/strong> The domestic crisis is perceived to have international consequences, as <strong>62%<\/strong> of citizens believe France&rsquo;s global influence is declining.<\/li>\n<li><strong>A Resounding Call for Peace:<\/strong> On the key issue of Ukraine, the public&rsquo;s desire for a diplomatic solution is clear: an overwhelming <strong>87% demand peace negotiations<\/strong>, revealing a deep disconnect from more hawkish policies.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" data-entity-uuid=\"507b0026-2418-4169-bcec-8f4d149280af\" data-entity-type=\"file\" alt=\"chart\" width=\"1834\" height=\"1024\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/www.francesoir.fr\/sites\/default\/files\/inline-images\/202512-FSBSEN-1%20%2813%29.png\"\/><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The survey fact sheet is detailled hereunder :\u00a0<br \/><img decoding=\"async\" data-entity-uuid=\"6f6afcb5-4891-4edb-9022-605e9b4ddf57\" data-entity-type=\"file\" alt=\"Chart 1\" width=\"1834\" height=\"1024\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/www.francesoir.fr\/sites\/default\/files\/inline-images\/202512-FSBSEN-1%20%282%29.png\"\/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><script>(function(d, s, id) {  var js, fjs = d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];  if (d.getElementById(id)) return;  js = d.createElement(s); js.id = id;  js.src = \"\/\/connect.facebook.net\/fr_FR\/sdk.js#xfbml=1&version=v2.3\";  fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js, fjs);}(document, \"script\", \"facebook-jssdk\"));<\/script><br \/>\n<br \/><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.francesoir.fr\/politique-france\/france-s-crisis-confidence-71-rate-president-macron-bad-amidst-overwhelming-demand\" target=\"_blank\"\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A new survey titled \u201cA Crisis of Confidence: French Perspectives on Leadership, National Standing, and War\u201d reveals deep pessimism and widespread dissatisfaction among the French public regarding their leadership and&hellip; <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":20618,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-20617","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-non-classe"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/monde25.info\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/20617","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/monde25.info\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/monde25.info\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/monde25.info\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/monde25.info\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=20617"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/monde25.info\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/20617\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/monde25.info\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/20618"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/monde25.info\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=20617"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/monde25.info\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=20617"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/monde25.info\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=20617"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}