New poll in France reveals: What will Muslims do if Le Pen is elected?

A new Ifop poll reveals that 46% of Muslims in France would consider leaving the country if Marine Le Pen wins the 2027 elections. 81% of Muslim respondents fear a rise in discrimination and attacks. The poll, which included 9,689 participants, was published in the "Marianne" issue and points to worsening religious and social divides ahead of the elections.

A new Ifop poll, published in the "Marianne" issue and based on 9,689 participants, reveals alarming data about the attitudes of the Muslim public in France ahead of the 2027 presidential elections. According to the poll, 46% of Muslims in France would consider leaving the country if Marine Le Pen is elected. 81% of Muslim respondents fear a rise in discrimination and attacks. The poll also notes that 44% of Jews are considering leaving. The poll was conducted between September 25 and 30 and is published against the backdrop of the return of issues of Islam and secularism to the center of political debate. Le Pen recently clarified that she would not immediately ban wearing the hijab in the public sphere, but would seek to bring the issue to a referendum. The data illustrate the worsening religious, political and social divides in France.