(Angus Reid Global Monitor) – Just under two thirds of people in France are disappointed with the leadership of Nicolas Sarkozy, according to a poll by Ifop published in Le Journal du Dimanche. 63 per cent of respondents are dissatisfied with the president’s performance, up two points since January.
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) – Just under two thirds of people in France are disappointed with the leadership of Nicolas Sarkozy, according to a poll by Ifop published in Le Journal du Dimanche. 63 per cent of respondents are dissatisfied with the president’s performance, up two points since January.
Satisfaction with François Fillon’s performance as prime minister stands at 50 per cent, down three points.
In May 2007, Sarkozy, candidate for the centre-right Union for a Popular Movement (UMP) and former interior minister, won the presidential run-off with 53.06 per cent of the vote. Sarkozy appointed Fillon—who had been his adviser and presidential campaign leader—as prime minister.
After launching a "national consultation" on defining French identity, the government announced a new program to promote "French values" earlier this month. Among other things, Fillon said that immigrants will have to sign a declaration of values, and undergo lessons on gender equality, adding, "The emphasis will be put on the respect for the values of the republic, notably the principle of equality between men and women (…) and the level of knowledge of the French language."
Polling Data
Are you satisfied or dissatisfied with Nicolas Sarkozy’s performance as president?
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Feb. 2010
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Jan. 2010
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Dec. 2009
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Satisfied
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36%
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38%
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37%
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Dissatisfied
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63%
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61%
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62%
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Are you satisfied or dissatisfied with François Fillon’s performance as prime minister?
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Feb. 2010
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Jan. 2010
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Dec. 2009
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Satisfied
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50%
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53%
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50%
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Dissatisfied
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48%
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45%
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47%
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Source: Ifop / Le Journal du Dimanche
Methodology: Telephone interviews with 1,876 French adults, conducted from Feb. 11 to Feb. 19, 2010. No margin of error was provided.
