| − | Macron's approval ratings fell deeply in his first three months in office. Most commentators attributed this to his authoritarian tendencies and aggressive media self-promotion.<ref>[http://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/08/06/popularity-new-french-president-macron-collapses-less-three-months-vote/ Popularity of New French President Macron Collapses Less Than Three Months After Vote]. ''Breitbart News''. August 6, 2017. Retrieved August 6, 2017.</ref> | + | Macron's approval ratings fell deeply in his first three months in office. Most commentators attributed this to his authoritarian tendencies and aggressive media self-promotion.<ref>[http://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/08/06/popularity-new-french-president-macron-collapses-less-three-months-vote/ Popularity of New French President Macron Collapses Less Than Three Months After Vote]. ''Breitbart News''. August 6, 2017. Retrieved August 6, 2017.</ref> By the first 100 day mark of his presidency, Macron's approval ratings were at 36%, 10% lower than his predecessor's was at the same point in his presidency.<ref>Friedman, Victoria (August 13, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/08/13/macron-36-per-cent-approval-rating-amongst-sceptical-french/ Macron at 36 Per Cent Approval Rating Amongst ‘Sceptical’ French]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 13, 2017.</ref> |