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Bloomberg
2 days ago
- Politics
- Bloomberg
Macron's Approval Rating Rises Slightly to 29%, Ifop Poll Shows
French President Emmanuel Macron's approval rating has increased by 1 point to 29%, according to a poll by Ifop for Ouest France newspaper published on Saturday. The figure for his prime minister, Francois Bayrou, remained stable compared with last month's survey at 27%. This is down from a peak of 39% in February.
El Chorouk
13-05-2025
- Politics
- El Chorouk
Will Dominique de Villepin be the 'salvation of Paris' from its crisis with Algeria?
The escalating crisis in Algerian-French relations has created a pessimistic outlook for the future of these relations, which, according to observers, may not regain their hoped-for calm for at least two years, the remaining term of French President Emmanuel Macron's second presidential term at the Élysée Palace. President Abdelmadjid Tebboune had hinted in his interview with the French newspaper 'L'Opinion' at the impossibility of restoring calm to relations between Algeria and Paris under the current French president's rule. From here, those following these relations are trying to anticipate the post-Macron era, in light of the political discussions in France about the identity of those who will run in the presidential race to succeed Macron, who, according to the French constitution, cannot run for a third term. In this context, the latest poll in France conducted by the reputable 'Ifop' institute revealed that the potential candidate for the French presidential elections, former Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Dominique de Villepin, is leading everyone with 51 percent of positive opinions, ahead of his counterpart, former Prime Minister Édouard Philippe, who received 50 percent. What is interesting is that the Minister of Interior, Bruno Retailleau, who has made targeting Algeria a political project, was not mentioned at all in the poll, while former Prime Minister Michel Barnier came in third place with 46 percent of positive opinions, and in fourth place, former Prime Minister Gabriel Attal came in fourth place with 45 percent of positive opinions. The credibility of this poll lies in the fact that it was conducted at the request of a media platform known for its far-right leanings, 'Sud Radio,' published on Monday, May 12, and its results were in favor of a personality who does not share the political orientations of the far-right. In fact, this personality, considered to be from the Gaullist current, is the closest personality from this current to the left, which currently controls the majority of members of the French National Assembly (the lower house of parliament). In President Tebboune's aforementioned interview with 'L'Opinion,' he had praised some moderate French political figures who have not received their due attention in the French media, which is controlled by financiers known for their far-right leanings, such as Vincent Bolloré. He mentioned Dominique de Villepin among them, considering him the personality who truly represents the legacy of Gaullist thought, which has a special vision regarding French-Arab relations, not represented by many current political figures in this current, referring here to the Minister of Interior, Bruno Retailleau, who promotes that orientation but whose actions on the ground are moving in the opposite direction.
Telegraph
31-03-2025
- Politics
- Telegraph
Marine Le Pen faces possible ban from next presidential election
Make no mistake, Marine Le Pen's political fate hangs in the balance this morning. Few expect the Paris criminal court to clear her on all counts in the EU parliamentary money affair given the damning evidence laid out during the trial. But guilt is not the issue here. The number one 'sword of Damocles' hanging over her is an automatic five-year ban from holding electoral office. In her words, it would spell her 'political death' and would upend French politics just two years before presidential elections that Le Pen is increasingly confident she can win. An Ifop poll yesterday placed her way out in front in voter intentions for the first round. The feeling even amongst the party faithful is that 29-year-old dauphin Jordan Bardella doesn't have the experience and stature to fill her shoes should she be disqualified. Anything short of automatic ineligibility could work in Le Pen's favour, however, as it will likely galvanise supporters who - like Trump fans - see the trial as a political cabal and allow her to fight on, down but not out. The clock is ticking.
Yahoo
30-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
McDonald's to be new Bistro du coin with plan to build a takeaway 20 minutes from every French home
McDonald's is planning to open dozens of restaurants in towns and cities across France in the hope that there will be one within 20 minutes of every household. Already the largest fast food chain in France, the company revealed aggressive expansion plans that would accelerate growth in the country from an average of 20 to 30 openings a year to 50 in 2025 alone. 'The demand is there, and in nine cases out of 10 we are well received by the local authorities,' Jean-Guillaume Bertola, McDonald's marketing director for France, told the French newspaper Le Figaro. Since McDonald's opened its first outlet in France in 1972, its popularity has grown remarkably. Despite being the birthplace of haute cuisine, France has become the company's biggest market in Europe, with more than 1,590 restaurants and revenues of €6 billion (£4.63 billion) last year. McDonald's' optimism in its future growth contrasts with the overall trend in the restaurant sector, which is seeing restaurants go bust in record numbers. In January, 17 per cent more restaurants went into receivership compared to the average in the pre-Covid period between 2010 and 2019, according to the Banque de France. Mediocre food is cited as a key factor, along with rising costs and changing customer habits, experts and owners say. By contrast, McDonald's is seen as cheap, convenient and open when most restaurants in smaller towns and cities are closed. 'Why deprive ourselves? Every French person has the right to a McDonald's, less than 20 minutes from home,' said Mr Bertola. Mr Bertola has his sights set on small villages and towns like La Châtaigneraie in Vendée, where the population is 2,500, and Saint-Geniès-de-Malgoirès, in Occitanie, with 3,000 inhabitants. However, the path is less certain as anger in the country grows over Donald Trump's anti-Europe rhetoric and threats to impose a 200 per cent tariff on French wine, champagne and spirits. Within four weeks of its creation, the 'Boycott USA: Buy French and European' Facebook page has grown to more than 25,400 members. A post showing the US president, his son Donald Trump Jr., Elon Musk, and Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the US health secretary, getting ready to tuck into a McDonald's meal has a caption underneath that reads: 'For those who are hesitant to boycott McDonald's... here's a good reason'. An Ifop poll published March 25 by the Liberation newspaper also found that two out of three respondents said they support a boycott of MAGA America. The top three US brands French consumers said they were boycotting are Coca-Cola, McDonald's and Tesla. 'There is a Trump effect on the image of the United States, which translates into a desire to sanction the country and its products,' said Francois Kraus, an Ifop analyst. Alain Fontaine, chairman of the French Bistros and Cafés Association, denounced the chain's expansion into French food deserts, saying they've contributed to the rise of obesity in France and the erosion of traditional bistro culture. 'The bistros and cafés of tomorrow must resist the Americanisation of our consumption,' he told news channel BFMTV. Broaden your horizons with award-winning British journalism. Try The Telegraph free for 1 month with unlimited access to our award-winning website, exclusive app, money-saving offers and more. Sign in to access your portfolio
Telegraph
30-03-2025
- Business
- Telegraph
McDonald's to be new Bistro du coin with plan to build a takeaway 20 minutes from every French home
McDonald's is planning to open dozens of restaurants in towns and cities across France in the hope that there will be one within 20 minutes of every household. Already the largest fast food chain in France, the company revealed aggressive expansion plans that would accelerate growth in the country from an average of 20 to 30 openings a year to 50 in 2025 alone. 'The demand is there, and in nine cases out of 10 we are well received by the local authorities,' Jean-Guillaume Bertola, McDonald's marketing director for France, told the French newspaper Le Figaro. Since McDonald's opened its first outlet in France in 1972, its popularity has grown remarkably. Despite being the birthplace of haute cuisine, France has become the company's biggest market in Europe, with more than 1,590 restaurants and revenues of €6 billion (£4.63 billion) last year. McDonald's' optimism in its future growth contrasts with the overall trend in the restaurant sector, which is seeing restaurants go bust in record numbers. The 'right to a McDonald's' In January, 17 per cent more restaurants went into receivership compared to the average in the pre-Covid period between 2010 and 2019, according to the Banque de France. Mediocre food is cited as a key factor, along with rising costs and changing customer habits, experts and owners say. By contrast, McDonald's is seen as cheap, convenient and open when most restaurants in smaller towns and cities are closed. 'Why deprive ourselves? Every French person has the right to a McDonald's, less than 20 minutes from home,' said Mr Bertola. Mr Bertola has his sights set on small villages and towns like La Châtaigneraie in Vendée, where the population is 2,500, and Saint-Geniès-de-Malgoirès, in Occitanie, with 3,000 inhabitants. However, the path is less certain as anger in the country grows over Donald Trump's anti-Europe rhetoric and threats to impose a 200 per cent tariff on French wine, champagne and spirits. Within four weeks of its creation, the ' Boycott USA: Buy French and European ' Facebook page has grown to more than 25,400 members. A post showing the US president, his son Donald Trump Jr., Elon Musk, and Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the US health secretary, getting ready to tuck into a McDonald's meal has a caption underneath that reads: 'For those who are hesitant to boycott McDonald's... here's a good reason'. An Ifop poll published March 25 by the Liberation newspaper also found that two out of three respondents said they support a boycott of MAGA America. The top three US brands French consumers said they were boycotting are Coca-Cola, McDonald's and Tesla. 'There is a Trump effect on the image of the United States, which translates into a desire to sanction the country and its products,' said Francois Kraus, an Ifop analyst. Alain Fontaine, chairman of the French Bistros and Cafés Association, denounced the chain's expansion into French food deserts, saying they've contributed to the rise of obesity in France and the erosion of traditional bistro culture.
