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Is Macron's approval rating really 7%?

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Macron's approval rating is not 7%. The claim is based on a manipulated image from a legitimate poll, which actually reported a 17% approval rating. Recent polls show his approval rating is between 21% and 28%.

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No, French President Emmanuel Macron's approval rating is not 7%

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  • A viral social media post falsely claims Macron's approval rating is 7%.
  • The image was manipulated from a Le Figaro poll, which actually showed 17%. 35s
  • Recent legitimate polls place Macron's approval rating between 21% and 28%. 59s
  • Macron's popularity has declined due to political events, but not to 7%. 1m 16s
  • The fake poll has circulated since December 2024, aiming to discredit Macron. 1m 42s
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No, French President Emmanuel Macron's approval rating is not 7%
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Euronews
17 hours ago
No, French President Emmanuel Macron's approval rating is not 7%

A survey by Le Figaro in October 2024 found Macron's approval rating was 17%, not 7%.

No, French President Emmanuel Macron's approval rating is not 7%
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Euronews
17 hours ago
No, French President Emmanuel Macron's approval rating is not 7%

A poll published in late July shows Macron's approval at 28%, while another recent poll reports 21%.

No, French President Emmanuel Macron's approval rating is not 7%
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Euronews
17 hours ago
No, French President Emmanuel Macron's approval rating is not 7%

Pollsters use different methods, but all recent figures are much higher than 7%.

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