
According to the latest barometer of “Presidential stature” from the Verian Institute, Édouard Philippe lost several points on key criteria such as presidential skills, representation of France, vision of the future and decision-making, thus reducing his lead over the other candidates from the central bloc.
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The Verian Institute's “Presidential Stature” barometer measures the perception of presidential candidates on criteria such as skills, national representation, vision of the future and decision-making capacity. It had been launched five months previously, showing a comfortable lead from Édouard Philippe.
What is immediately striking when reading the latest issue of the “Presidential stature” barometer from the Verian Institute is the tightening between the candidates of the central bloc. Where, five months ago, when this measuring instrument was launched, Édouard Philippe had a comfortable lead over his competitors, at the start of the school year in September, he is no longer as dominant. The mayor of Le Havre lost 6 points on the skills to be a good president, 7 on the representation of France and the French as well as on the clear vision of the future and 3 on the abilities to make the decisions that the country needs.

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