Presidential: is Emmanuel Macron's campaign running out of steam?

Arthur de Laborde, edited by Wassila Belhacine 2:02 p.m., March 24, 2022

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Less than 20 days before the presidential election, Emmanuel Macron remains the big favorite in the polls.

Despite this, some executives of the party of the presidential majority are worried.

Supporters warn of a possible lack of breath in the outgoing president's campaign.

The Head of State has hardly made any trips or walkabouts.

Campaign events have been rare since his declaration of candidacy three weeks ago.

The "flag effect" dissipates 

This climate is beginning to cause slight concern in Emmanuel Macron's camp.

Some point to a lack of risk-taking on the part of the president, who innovates too little according to his supporters.

In these circumstances, the leaders of the majority fear a slowdown in the mobilization of activists. 

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Especially since in the polls, what is called the flag effect, this phenomenon of reinforcement of the outgoing president linked to the war in Ukraine, tends to dissipate.

Distrust of Marine Le Pen 

If Emmanuel Macron keeps a comfortable lead, several members of the majority are wary of Marine Le Pen, whose coast continues to rise.

The candidate of the National Rally seems to be far behind her rivals for the second round.

At Emmanuel Macron's campaign headquarters, we are closely monitoring any vote transfers from which Marine Le Pen could benefit, particularly from Valérie Pécresse and Eric Zemmour.

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Health: the proposals of the presidential candidates

To find a little breath and start again on a positive dynamic, Emmanuel Macron's team is betting on next week.

The candidate will return to the field with two trips.

Emmanuel Macron will also hold a large meeting on April 2 at La Défense, in the Paris La Défense Arena room.