(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Adults in France are satisfied with the way their current administration has dealt with two issues, according to a poll by Ifop published in Ouest-France Dimanche. More than 50 per cent of respondents have confidence in the government’s ability to foster public safety and protect the environment.

Two-in-five respondents endorse the government’s policies to combat unemployment and integrate immigrants. Less than one-third of respondents are satisfied with the administration’s efforts to fight against exclusion and poverty, lower taxes, and boost spending power

In May 2007, Nicolas Sarkozy, a centre-right Union for a Popular Movement (UMP) candidate 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.

On Dec. 31, Sarkozy vowed to turn France into an international leader on topics such as the environment, justice and human rights, adding, "Our old world needs a new Renaissance. Well, let’s let France be the soul of this Renaissance. (...) Not everything can be solved in a day. But believe it. My determination is unwavering. Despite the obstacles, despite difficulties, I’ll do what I said I would."

Polling Data

Do you have confidence in the government’s ability to do each of the following?
(Positive responses listed)

Source: Ifop / Ouest-France Dimanche
Methodology: Telephone interviews to 961 French adults, conducted from Dec. 20 and Dec. 21, 2007. No margin of error was provided.

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