Defeat by Ms Le Pen, 50, would represent a setback to Mr Macron’s The French far - right party National Rally , led by Marine Le Pen , has supported President Emmanuel Macron 's centrist La Republique En Marche ( MR ) in a poll ahead of next month 's European elections . The Ipsos poll had the parties at 22 % and 21.5 % , respectively . Michel , who recently marked his second term in office and has had domestic problems with the " yellow jacket " protests , reportedly warned his ministers they are losing their jobs if LaREM does not fare well at the elections .
The French far - right party National Rally , led by Marine Le Pen , has supported President Emmanuel Macron 's centrist La Republique En Marche ( MR ) in a poll ahead of next month 's European elections . The Ipsos poll had the parties at 22 % and 21.5 % , respectively . Michel , who recently marked his second term in office and has had domestic problems with the " yellow jacket " protests , reportedly warned his ministers they are losing their jobs if LaREM does not fare well at the elections .