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11:11 a.m., June 25, 2024
The latest legislative polls still indicate a large lead for the National Rally, ahead of the New Popular Front. The presidential camp still remains in third position. But nothing to discourage the head of state. Despite the opinion polls and the concern of his own camp, Emmanuel Macron still believes in a victory.
Only five days left before the first round. The latest legislative polls still indicate a large lead for the National Rally, ahead of the New Popular Front. The presidential camp remains in third position. But that is not enough to discourage the head of state. Despite opinion polls and the concern of his own camp, Emmanuel Macron still believes in a victory. The resident of the Élysée is convinced that a turnaround is still possible.
“Yes, we think there is a way,” says one of his closest advisers without batting an eyelid, because it is not so much this third place in the polls that is followed by the presidential entourage, but the dynamic.
“We have gained 7 points in two weeks,” rejoices an advisor who notes that on June 9, Valérie Hayer’s list had obtained 14% of the votes and that today the presidential camp is around 20 and 21%. Another reason for hope for Emmanuel Macron: participation. The strategists of the Palace want to believe in an unprecedented mobilization of French people who have hitherto abstained who would mobilize for their cause.
The Elysée still believes in it
“The French have understood the seriousness of the issues,” insists the President’s entourage. The Élysée Palace still believes in it, or pretends to believe in it with disconcerting aplomb. Three weeks ago, before the European elections, the state of mind was exactly the same. The Coué method until the day of the vote.