The French Divided on the Choice of Prime Minister
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The French Divided on the Choice of Prime Minister

11 July 2024 / News / Politics Department

The ongoing discussions to appoint a new Prime Minister reveal a lack of consensus among the French. According to an Elabe poll for BFMTV-La Tribune on Sunday, half of citizens believe that Emmanuel Macron should entrust the formation of the government to a left-wing figure chosen by the New Popular Front (NFP), provided that the left-wing parties join forces. agree on a name.

In a letter addressed to the French and published this Wednesday, July 10, Emmanuel Macron encouraged “political forces recognizing themselves in republican institutions” to “build a solid majority”, explaining that he will appoint a new Prime Minister when the parties have built “compromises” for “a little time”.

As for the preferences of those surveyed, 38% want Gabriel Attal to be named Prime Minister, followed by Jordan Bardella with 35%, Raphaël Glucksmann with 31%, François Ruffin with 26%, Olivier Faure and François Bayrou each at 24%, Bernard Cazeneuve at 21%, and Marine Tondelier at 19%.

Jordan Bardella and Gabriel Attal enjoy overwhelming support within their respective electoral bases, with 85% for Bardella and 82% for Attal. In addition, Gabriel Attal is supported by 72% of LR voters, support not shared by Jordan Bardella (10%).

NFP voters are more divided than the others. No personality clearly stands out. Nearly one in two prefer Raphaël Glucksmann, François Ruffin or Marine Tondelier, the latter ahead of Olivier Faure (45%), Clémentine Autain (38%), Manuel Bompard (34%), Laurent Berger (28%), Jean-Luc Mélenchon (27%), Clémence Guetté (27%), Carole Delga (22%), Boris Vallaud (21%) and Bernard Cazeneuve (18%).

Political figures enjoy recognition beyond the ranks of the left, such as Bernard Cazeneuve (46% support among LR voters and 42% among those of Ensemble) and Raphaël Glucksmann (43% among voters of Together).

The diversity of opinions reflects the complexity of the current political situation, where the search for compromise and consensus is essential for the formation of a stable government.

Hector M.