According to the latest Odoxa barometer, conducted in partnership with Mascaret for Public Sénat and regional press, French President Emmanuel Macron has reached a record low in popularity, with only 18 percent of respondents viewing him favorably. This figure brings him close to the historical low recorded for former President François Hollande in October 2016, when his approval rating was 16 percent. Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu also faces declining support, with 24 percent favorable opinions, down from previous levels when he maintained above 30 percent approval. Since the dissolution of 2024, only François Bayrou has faced a similar level of disapproval. The rise in fuel prices, linked to global economic conditions, has contributed to the decline in Macron’s popularity. With the price per liter of fuel approaching 2.50 euros, taxation on hydrocarbons has become a point of contention. The situation in Spain, where a reduced VAT of 10 percent on fuels is in place, and rising refinery margins have been highlighted as examples of differing policies. However, the survey was conducted before recent government announcements. On September 24, the president announced military support for Saudi Arabia, whose oil industry is under threat from Houthi rebels. Earlier, on September 22, Lecornu announced an extension of targeted fuel assistance until the end of the year, but 75 percent of respondents still find this measure insufficient. This lack of support is particularly strong among workers and rural residents. A majority of respondents, 62 percent, believe that despite France's financial situation, fuel assistance should be strengthened. However, 83 percent of those surveyed expressed concern about the country's growing debt, a sentiment shared across political lines, including among supporters of La France Insoumise. Despite this widespread concern, solutions to reduce the debt burden are unlikely to be unified. Left-wing groups have pledged to vote against the budget following Lecornu’s proposal to save 54 billion euros from the 2027 budget. According to the Odoxa-Mascaret barometer, only 18 percent of respondents view Macron as a good president, a historically low figure for a president nearing the end of his term. Previous leaders have also experienced declining popularity in their final weeks in office. 20 Minutes reviews the popularity ratings of the presidents of the Fifth Republic, highlighting how Macron's unpopularity is not unprecedented, though it is severe. François Hollande previously held the record for the lowest approval rating, reaching 16 percent in 2016. Nicolas Sarkozy ended his term with 36 percent satisfaction in 2012, a record for outgoing presidents. Jacques Chirac saw his approval fluctuate, peaking at 50 percent in 2002 before declining. François Mitterrand experienced both high and low points, with a record low of 22 percent satisfaction in 1991. Earlier leaders, such as Valéry Giscard d'Estaing and Georges Pompidou, faced challenges, while Charles de Gaulle enjoyed strong support during his tenure, despite later declining approval. The survey was conducted among 1,005 French adults, with a margin of error between 1.4 and 3.1 points, ensuring the sample is representative of the population.