June 29, 2008

Abstract: (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Public support for Nicolas Sarkozy increased slightly this month in France, according to a poll by Ifop published in Le Journal du Dimanche. 37 per cent of respondents are satisfied with the president’s performance, up two points since May.

(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Public support for Nicolas Sarkozy increased slightly this month in France, according to a poll by Ifop published in Le Journal du Dimanche. 37 per cent of respondents are satisfied with the president’s performance, up two points since May.

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 François Fillon—who had been his adviser and presidential campaign leader—as prime minister. 52 per cent of respondents are satisfied with Fillon’s performance, up one point in a month.

On Jun. 23 in Jerusalem, Sarkozy said France "will always be by Israel’s side when its security, its existence are threatened." The French president also called for changes in Israel’s policies in the West Bank, sating, "There can be no peace without stopping settlement."

Polling Data

Are you satisfied or dissatisfied with Nicolas Sarkozy’s performance as president?

	Jun. 2008	May 2008	Apr. 2008
Satisfied	37%	35%	36%
Dissatisfied	62%	64%	64%

Are you satisfied or dissatisfied with François Fillon’s performance as prime minister?

	Jun. 2008	May 2008	Apr. 2008
Satisfied	52%	51%	52%
Dissatisfied	46%	45%	47%

Source: Ifop / Le Journal du Dimanche
Methodology: Telephone interviews to 1,873 French adults, conducted from Jun. 12 to Jun. 20, 2008. No margin of error was provided.