Macron and Bourne’s popularity ratings soar after retirement

Emmanuel Macron and Elisabeth Bourne’s popularity ratings have rebounded after a battle over pension reform that has weighed down the executive branch, a BVA poll for RTL indicates.

released on Friday.

The head of state scores 6 points, while 32% of the French have a “good opinion” about him, points out the institution, according to which Emmanuel Macron is “coming out of the trough of the wave in which he was after retirement”, which he did, lowering his popularity to the level at the end of 2018. According to this barometer, Prime Minister Elizabeth Bourne scored five points, or 32%.

69% of respondents are “concerned” about immigration

Respondents were also asked about immigration at the heart of a bill expected by the summer despite the abolition of the executive branch. 69% of French people surveyed say they are “worried” about immigration, even though the topic is only sixth on their list of priorities (24%), well behind purchasing power (56%), health (38%) and safety (32%).

Two-thirds (67%) also believe that there are “too many immigrants” in France, and only 43% believe that immigration is “an opportunity for France”. However, the majority (60%) admit that “immigrants are victims of discrimination”.

While Les Républicains are launching an attack on the subject, 73% of respondents say they are in favor of “organizing a referendum” and 66% want to “tighten the conditions for family reunification.” But 68% also say they are in favor of “regulating illegal workers” in the stressed sectors, if desired by the government.

Respondents are suspicious of immigration policymakers, with PR the most trusted (36%), followed by LR (30%) and the government (28%).