Emmanuel Macron's popularity has reached an all-time low as less than one in five back the French President.

Mr Macron's approval rating has dropped to just 17 per cent, the lowest in his two terms, according to French polling company Ifop's survey.

The French President has come under pressure in recent weeks with several anti-austerity strikes and labour marches, which brought in hundreds of thousands of protesters.

Railway workers, hospital staff, and teachers were among the biggest groups that protested against the Government's plans to cut public spending as it tries to reduce its national debt.

Unions have also demanded higher taxes on the wealthy and a reversal of budget cuts.

General director of Ifop, Frederic Dabi, said: "A majority of French people are resistant, lost and will not return."

Mr Macron's popularity has fallen by 14 points among respondents who voted for him in both 2017 and 2022.

A small boost for the French President will be his appointment of new Prime Minister, Sebastien Lecornu, who scored significantly higher than anticipated with a 42 per cent approval rating.

Mr Macron's approval rating has dropped to just 17 per cent

France has seen several protests in recent weeks