What government do the French want?

As Michel Barnier sets about forming his government, a CSA poll for Europe 1, CNews and the Journal du Dimanche reveals that the French want a more politically diverse government team. A majority call for the inclusion of figures from various political backgrounds, ranging from the left to the Republicans, including the National Rally and Renaissance.

According to this survey, 68% of French people are in favor of the entry of ministers from the left. This desire for openness is not limited to the left, since 63% want to see members of the Republicans in the government, 55% are in favor of the presence of ministers from the National Rally, and 52% believe that Renaissance figures should be included.

Nuanced support according to age and social class

Analysis of the results reveals significant disparities according to the age of the respondents. Those aged 35-49 are the most likely to support the appointment of left-wing ministers (74%), while this support drops to 55% among those under 35. Furthermore, the higher socio-professional categories (CSP+) and the inactive are slightly more in favour of the integration of left-wing ministers (71%) compared to the lower socio-professional categories (CSP-).

Regarding the Republicans, support is generally stable across the different age groups, with 77% of those over 65 wanting to see LR ministers appointed, compared to 51% for those under 35. This support remains strong, but slightly lower among left-wing and La France Insoumise sympathisers.

National Rally and Renaissance: mixed approval

Although 55% of French people want the presence of ministers from the National Rally, this idea divides citizens more widely. The youngest (under 35) are 53% to support this proposal, while this figure rises to 58% for 35-49 year-olds. The popularity of this idea reaches its peak among RN sympathisers, with 92% support.

On the Renaissance side, Emmanuel Macron's party, 52% of French people want the presence of ministers from this movement. However, this support is significantly stronger among those aged 65 and over (59%) and weaker among those under 35, 62% of whom are opposed to the integration of Renaissance figures.

Faced with these results, Michel Barnier will have to juggle with varied and sometimes contradictory expectations. The majority of French people support the idea of ​​an open and politically diverse government, a trend that could influence the composition of the future government team. The integration of ministers from different political backgrounds could thus respond to this demand for diversity expressed by a large part of the population.