Macron’s approval rate has fallen to a lowest level since taking office in 2017 amid growing spiral budget deficits and increasing dissatisfaction with government fiscal policies, RT reported.
A poll conducted for Le Figaro and released Wednesday shows that around 80% of French people say they don’t trust Macron.
Trusting Prime Minister François Bailloux, holding the fifth post within two years, has also fallen to record lows.
Protesters carried placards with the words “Let’s Stop Macron, Stop the War” and “Flexit,” as well as the French play “Flexit” in Brexit.
The rally was organized by former national rally politician Florian Phillippot and his euroskeptical party, the Patriots. Patriots oppose the delivery of weapons to Ukraine and warn of further escalation with Russia.
Left activists and trade unions are planning separate strikes and protests on Wednesday, with the slogan “Let’s block everything.”
Bayrou faces a no-confidence vote on Monday as he seeks support for his proposed budget, with France struggling under a fiscal deficit of 5.8% of GDP, nearly twice the EU’s 3% limit. His plans include reductions in public sector jobs, welfare programs and pensions, including measurements that opposition parties accused of prioritizing military spending over social support.
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