(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - The popularity of Nicolas Sarkozy remains stagnant in France, according to a poll by Ifop published in Le Journal du Dimanche. 38 per cent of respondents are satisfied with the president’s performance, up one point since June.

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 content with Fillon’s work so far, unchanged since June.

Last month, Sarkozy confirmed that he has accepted an invitation by Syrian president Bashar Assad to act as a mediator in peace negotiations between Israel and Syria. The French president called his participation "a historic step forward" towards reaching an agreement.

Polling Data

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

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

Source: Ifop / Le Journal du Dimanche
Methodology: Telephone interviews to 937 French adults, conducted on Jul. 17 and Jul. 18, 2008. No margin of error was provided.

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