The political system of France consists of an executive branch, a legislative branch, and a judicial branch. Executive power is exercised by the president of the republic and the Government.

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Sep 9, 2025 · France’s prime minister has quit after losing a confidence vote that toppled his government, plunging the country into a new political crisis. François Bayrou submitted his …

Dec 22, 2025 · France’s sharp loss of faith in its institutions comes amid major political upheaval. Since late 2024, President Emmanuel Macron has cycled through several prime ministers, each struggling …

Sep 8, 2025 · French Prime Minister François Bayrou faces a confidence vote on Monday, which he is expected to lose, plunging the euro zone's second largest economy deeper into political crisis. Here's …

2 days ago · Over recent decades France has experienced extensive change. Rapid urbanization and suburbanization have transformed many former rural areas. At the same time, many of the large …

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Dec 13, 2024 · France is not alone in its political instability: this year, we have seen governments across Europe, from the U.K. to Germany and Romania, face radical opposition.

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May 12, 2025 · France’s political landscape is at a crossroads. As President Macron grapples with a fractured parliament and Marine Le Pen’s National Rally consolidates its position as the main …