On the occasion of the movement’s 10th anniversary, Ifop conducted a survey for Printemps Républicain on how the French view the risks threatening France and freedom of expression.nnFirst of all, half of French people (48%) spontaneously answered that the word “menaces” (threats) brought to mind issues relating to security, violence and order. Another 31% spontaneously declared that it evoked fears and tensions.nnIn the face of possible threats and crises, almost two-thirds of French people trust mayors and local elected representatives (61%) or associations (58%), while only 24% trust the President of the Republic and 23% the government.nnWith regard to freedom of expression, when asked “Today in 2026, would you say ‘Je suis Charlie’?”, almost one French person in two (49%) answered in the negative. 20% of New Popular Front voters in the 2024 legislative elections say they stopped “being Charlie” between 2015 and 2026. 69% of French people consider freedom of expression and caricature to be a fundamental right; three-quarters of 50-64 year-olds (74%), and 57% of 18-24 year-olds.nnFurthermore, an overwhelming majority of French people consider that political debate in France today is deteriorating (89%). 67% of them think that politicians are putting their personal interests ahead of the general interest, and almost half think that the interventions of certain political parties are too focused on clashes and “buzz” (48%).nn87% of French people feel a sense of belonging to France and French citizenship. What’s more, 94% feel that having the same values is important for feeling close to their fellow citizens.nnOn France insoumise and Rassemblement national, 73% of French people say they are worried by LFI, compared with 49% by RN; and 55% of French people agree with the statement that RN is attached to republican values, compared with 24% for LFI.nnFinally, three quarters of French people endorse the Printemps Républicain Charter (75%).
10 years of Printemps Républicain: A look at the risks threatening France and freedom of expression
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