In 2025, French people's desire to leave the country reached an all-time high
Euronews.com • • world
Key Points:
- A Gallup survey reveals that 27% of French adults want to move abroad permanently, a sharp increase from 11% last year, reflecting growing dissatisfaction with political instability and economic pessimism in France.
- Confidence in French institutions has plummeted, with trust in the national government dropping to 29%, judicial system to 50%, and financial institutions to 42%, marking the largest decline among EU countries in 2025.
- Political chaos, including multiple prime ministers and parliamentary deadlock since June 2024, alongside economic challenges, have contributed to President Macron’s approval rating falling to an all-time low of 28%.
- Personal accounts from French citizens highlight reasons for leaving, such as high taxes, lack of opportunities