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

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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