France sees rising support for Frexit and EU exit

Recent data indicates a growing sentiment in France regarding a potential exit from the European Union, commonly referred to as Frexit. While some polls suggest approximately 25% of French citizens favor leaving the EU, a study by the King Baudouin Foundation reports a significantly higher figure of 54%. This trend toward euroscepticism is noted as a broader European phenomenon, with similar shifts observed in Germany, the Netherlands, and Italy.

The Union pour la République (UPR) has reported record levels of memberships and donations as of August 2026, alongside increased digital engagement.

In the context of the upcoming 2027 presidential election, political analysts note a disconnect between the perceived constraints of EU membership and the solutions proposed by major candidates. Proposals from figures such as Édouard Philippe, Raphaël Glucksmann, Marine Le Pen, and Jean-Luc Mélenchon vary from strengthening European power to capping financial contributions or rewriting treaties. However, critics point out that significant changes to EU treaties or budgetary rules require unanimous agreement from all 27 member states, a high legal and political threshold.