The companies will conduct an ongoing study for media companies TF1, LC1, RTL and Le Figaro, measuring voting intentions and electoral motivations. This will include flash surveys nearer election day.

The results of the initiative will be released on the day of the election, including an estimate of the French vote. Additionally, a ‘voting day’ survey will provide further insight on the issues affecting voters.

Results will be published in Le Figaro and on the Harris Interactive website, Twitter and Facebook accounts.

Frederic-Charles Petit, chief executive of Harris Interactive’s parent company ITWP, said: “I am thrilled that Harris Interactive and Epoka have been selected to provide ‘The Pulse of the Campaign’ to leading French media.”