Macron falls to 13% confidence, an unprecedented low below Hollande's record

It is the lowest level this barometer has ever recorded for a sitting president. Only 13% of French people trust Emmanuel Macron to solve the country's problems, according to the Elabe survey for Les Échos published on 5 November, as reported by Brussels Signal and The National Pulse.

The head of state has lost four points in a month and eleven since August, when he was still at 24%. The survey was carried out on 3 and 4 November among 1,004 adults, on the eve of the major day of mobilisation on 5 November.

Below Hollande's record

The previous low was 14%. François Hollande hit it in November 2016, a month before announcing that he would not seek re-election. Emmanuel Macron himself had fallen to that level in October 2025.

Conversely, 82% of those polled say they do not trust him, including 60% who do not trust him at all.

Even his own supporters are deserting him

The decline extends to his own camp. Among those who chose him in the first round in 2022, 36% still trust him, seven points fewer than a month earlier.

The differences between groups are stark: 11% among working-class households, 18% among 18-24-year-olds (down 7 points), 25% among managers and professionals (down 3 points).

Lecornu too, the RN ahead

Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu is also down, at 17% (-2), his lowest level. Marine Le Pen (35%) and Jordan Bardella (33%, his lowest since April 2024) remain the best-rated figures.

One caveat to bear in mind: a poll measures the state of opinion at a given moment, with a margin of error. We were unable to consult Elabe's November document directly: these figures are those reported by the media cited.