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Decline in popularity: Retailleau under pressure, RN remains strong!
The article analyzes the declining popularity of Bruno Retailleau, current electoral trends and the position of the Rassemblement National in France.
Decline in popularity: Retailleau under pressure, RN remains strong!
Bruno Retailleau is experiencing turbulent times in French politics. The latest barometer from Ipsos BVA shows that support for the interior minister and president of the Républicains has fallen to a disappointing 25%, a drop of four points in a month. These figures come from a survey published on July 12 and reflect French dissatisfaction with his handling of urban unrest following PSG's Champions League victory. Despite this downward trend, Retailleau remains relatively well-liked among ministers, positioning him in a difficult political landscape Le Point.
But what about the political competitors? Interestingly, Édouard Philippe has overtaken Retailleau in terms of popularity, and is now seen as the most admired minister. The decline in Retailleau's popularity is not just due to external circumstances; Internal criticism within his own party also bothers him. The electorate's increasing concern over environmental issues has also cost him points with centrist supporters, which include Renaissance, MoDem and Horizons. He was also accused of approaching the Rassemblement National (RN) ideologically without showing any substantial success in security-related issues La Tribune.
Strong presence of the Rassemblement National
The RN, led by Jordan Bardella and Marine Le Pen, continues to perform strongly in the polls: 33% of respondents want the party to win in the 2027 presidential elections. At a time when François Hollande and Raphaël Glucksmann are also seeing an increase in popularity - both at 19% each - Jean-Luc Mélenchon remains the least popular candidate. He has a disastrous 71% disapproval rating, highlighting the concerns of many voters. Éric Zemmour also did poorly with 69% negative votes Le Point.
The dynamics within the French electorate suggest that the political landscape may be facing profound changes. The RN appears to enjoy considerable support among the population, while the traditional parties are coming under pressure. In fact, a recent election forecast shows that the RN is currently at around 31.7%, underlining its supremacy. In parallel, enthusiasm for the Républicains has fallen to 8.4%, indicating serious difficulties within the party PolitPro.
The coming months could be crucial for Retailleau's political career and the position of the Républicains. Given the changing mood in the country and the growing popularity of the RN, the signs point to a storm. The public is impatient and the next steps of political actors could determine who ultimately remains in the favor of voters.