Why the French are fed up (and what it means for Macron)

The French are miserable. Normally this means defeat for sitting presidents, but Macron is still just about leading in the polls. So what's going on?

00:00 - The French are fed up
01:03 - Has Macron boosted France’s economy?
02:02 - Why are the French so discontent?
02:57 - Why do voters lack confidence in Macron?
03:52 - A deeply divided France
05:32 - Why voters are flocking to political extremes
07:34 - France’s fragmented politics

View all of The Economist’s French election coverage: https://econ.st/38q0gFj

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View The Economist’s interactive French presidential election model: https://econ.st/3r5PA5w

France looks likely to re-elect Emmanuel Macron: https://econ.st/3v2rF7V

Why France’s president presents a cautionary tale for centrists everywhere: https://econ.st/3LP9Q2Z

Why Emmanuel Macron’s election lead is tightening: https://econ.st/3r5Jh1K

How Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is strengthening Macron’s campaign: https://econ.st/3ucP3Ao

France’s fragmented political society: https://econ.st/3DMZnCg

Marine Le Pen’s fight for the run-off: https://econ.st/3uVDgWl

Read our profile of France’s president who is respected but unloved: https://econ.st/35JsQR8

Money matters take centre-stage in France’s election: https://econ.st/3r5JPEQ