The popularity ratings of the head of state and his head of government recorded an increase of 3% and 4% respectively in May, according to an Ifop poll for "Le Journal du Dimanche".
On the other hand, Emmanuel Macron plummeted by 19 points with artisans and small traders after weeks of closure imposed by the health situation.
Emmanuel Macron and Jean Castex recorded respectively a 3% and 4% increase in their popularity ratings in May, according to an Ifop * poll for
Le Journal du Dimanche
.
Thus, 40% of French people say they are satisfied with the action of the Head of State.
It is particularly improving among the youngest, with a rating of 51% among 18-24 year olds, an increase of 8 points compared to April.
The dissatisfaction of artisans and traders
Emmanuel Macron also grapples on his right, one month before the departmental and regional elections: +4 points among supporters of The Republicans (34% satisfied) and +6 points among those of the National Rally (19%).
After a long period of closure of some small businesses due to the epidemic, and despite the aid and the gradual reopening, its rating plummeted by 19 points, on the contrary among craftsmen and traders, with a third of satisfied .
As for the Prime Minister, his popularity now stands at 38%, its highest in six months.
* Survey carried out by self-administered questionnaire online and by telephone from May 12 to 20, 2021, according to the quota method with a sample of 1,928 people, representative of the French population aged 18 and over. Margin of error of 1 to 2.3 points
.