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Executive branch France, in 35 editions.
The entry for France published Executive branch in 35 editions of 36, from 1990 to 2025. The text changed in 29 editions. Each is shown as published. Executive branch in every entry.
- editions changed the text
- 29
- the first edition with it
- 1990
- the latest edition with it
- 2025
Published as “Executive branch” (1990 to 2025), “Leaders” (1992 to 1993) and “Elections” (1992 to 1993).
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2025 edition
Changed since 2024The same text in 1990 and 1991.
- president,
- prime minister,
- Council of Ministers (cabinet)
president, prime minister, Council of Ministers (cabinet)
Published as “Executive branch”
- president,
- prime minister,
- Council of Ministers (cabinet)
Published as “Leaders”
- Chief of State:
- President Francois MITTERRAND (since 21 May 1981)
- Head of Government:
- Prime Minister Pierre BEREGOVOY (since 2 April 1992)
Published as “Elections”
- National Assembly:
- last held 5 and 12 June 1988 (next to be held June 1993);
- results - Second Ballot PS-MRG 48. 7%, RPR 23.1%, UDF 21%, PCF 3.4%, other 3.8%;
- seats - (577 total) PS 272, RPR 127, UDF 91, UDC 40, PCF 26, independents 21
- President:
- last held 8 May 1988 (next to be held May 1995); results - Second Ballot Francois MITTERRAND 54%, Jacques CHIRAC 46%
Published as “Elections”
- Senate:
- last held 24 September 1989 (next to be held September 1992);
- results - percent of vote by party NA;
- seats - (321 total; 296 metropolitan France, 13 for overseas departments and territories, and 12 for French nationals abroad) RPR 91, UDF 143 (PR 52, CDS 68, RAD 23), PS 66, PCF 16, independents 2, unknown 3
Rewritten: too little of the 1991 text remains to mark the changes.
president, prime minister, Council of Ministers (cabinet)
Chief of State:
President Francois MITTERRAND (since 21 May 1981)
Head of Government:
Prime Minister Pierre BEREGOVOY (since 2 April 1992)
National Assembly:
last held 5 and 12 June 1988 (next to be held June 1993); results - Second
Ballot PS-MRG 48. 7%, RPR 23.1%, UDF 21%, PCF 3.4%, other 3.8%; seats - (577
total) PS 272, RPR 127, UDF 91, UDC 40, PCF 26, independents 21
President:
last held 8 May 1988 (next to be held May 1995); results - Second Ballot
Francois MITTERRAND 54%, Jacques CHIRAC 46%
Senate:
last held 24 September 1989 (next to be held September 1992); results -
percent of vote by party NA; seats - (321 total; 296 metropolitan France, 13
for overseas departments and territories, and 12 for French nationals
abroad) RPR 91, UDF 143 (PR 52, CDS 68, RAD 23), PS 66, PCF 16, independents
2, unknown 3
Published as “Elections”
- President:
- last held 8 May 1988 (next to be held by May 1995); results - Second Ballot Francois MITTERRAND 54%, Jacques CHIRAC 46%
- Senate:
- last held NA September 1992 (next to be held September 1995 - nine-year term, elected by thirds every three years);
- results - percent of vote by party NA;
- seats - (321 total; 296 metropolitan France, 13 for overseas departments and territories, and 12 for French nationals abroad) RPR 91, UDF 142 (UREI 51, UC 68, RDE 23), PS 66, PCF 16, independents 2, other 4
- National Assembly:
- last held 21 and 28 March 1993 (next to be held NA 1998);
- results - percent of vote by party NA;
- seats - (577 total) RPR 247, UDF 213, PS 67, PCF 24, independents 26
Published as “Executive branch”
- president,
- prime minister,
- Council of Ministers (cabinet)
Published as “Leaders”
- Chief of State:
- President Francois MITTERRAND (since 21 May 1981)
- Head of Government:
- Prime Minister Edouard BALLADUR (since 29 March 1993)
president, prime minister, Council of Ministers (cabinet)President:
Chief of State:
President Francois MITTERRAND (since 21 May 1981)
Head of Government:
Prime Minister Pierre BEREGOVOY (since 2 April 1992)
National Assembly:
last held 5 and 12 June 1988 (next to be held June 1993); results - Second
Ballot PS-MRG 48. 7%, RPR 23.1%, UDF 21%, PCF 3.4%, other 3.8%; seats - (577
total) PS 272, RPR 127, UDF 91, UDC 40, PCF 26, independents 21
last held 8 May 1988 (next to be held by May 1995); results - Second Ballot
Francois MITTERRAND 54%, Jacques CHIRAC 46%
Senate:
last held 24 NA September 1989 1992 (next to be held September 1992); results 1995 - nine-year
term, elected by thirds every three years); results - percent of vote by
party NA; seats - (321 total; 296 metropolitan France, 13
departments and territories, and 12 for French nationals143 (PR 52, CDS
142 (UREI 51, UC 68, RAD RDE 23), PS 66, PCF 16, independentsunknown 3 other 4
National Assembly:
last held 21 and 28 March 1993 (next to be held NA 1998); results - percent
of vote by party NA; seats - (577 total) RPR 247, UDF 213, PS 67, PCF 24,
independents 26
president, prime minister, Council of Ministers (cabinet)
Chief of State:
President Francois MITTERRAND (since 21 May 1981)
Head of Government:
Prime Minister Edouard BALLADUR (since 29 March 1993)
The entry for France did not include Executive branch.
- chief of state:
- President Francois MITTERRAND (since 21 May 1981);
- election last held 8 May 1988 (next to be held by May 1995);
- results - Second Ballot Francois MITTERRAND 54%, Jacques CHIRAC 46%
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Edouard BALLADUR (since 29 March 1993)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers; appointed by the president on the suggestion of the prime minister
Rewritten: too little of the 1993 text remains to mark the changes.
chief of state: President Francois MITTERRAND (since 21 May 1981);
election last held 8 May 1988 (next to be held by May 1995); results -
Second Ballot Francois MITTERRAND 54%, Jacques CHIRAC 46%
head of government: Prime Minister Edouard BALLADUR (since 29 March
1993)
cabinet: Council of Ministers; appointed by the president on the
suggestion of the prime minister
- chief of state:
- President Jacques CHIRAC (since 17 May 1995) was elected for a seven-year term by direct universal suffrage;
- election last held 17 May 1995 (next to be held by May 2002);
- results - Second Ballot Jacques CHIRAC 52.64%, Lionel JOSPIN 47.36%
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Alain JUPPE (since 18 May 1995) was appointed by the president
- cabinet:
- the Council of Ministers was appointed by the president on the suggestion of the prime minister
chief of state: President Francois MITTERRAND Jacques CHIRAC (since 21 17 May 1981); 1995) was
elected for a seven-year term by direct universal suffrage; election
last held 8 17 May 1988 1995 (next to be held by May 1995); 2002); results -
Second Ballot Francois MITTERRAND 54%, Jacques CHIRAC 46% 52.64%, Lionel JOSPIN 47.36%
head of government: Prime Minister Edouard BALLADUR Alain JUPPE (since 29 March 18 May 1995)1993) was appointed by the president
cabinet: the Council of Ministers; Ministers was appointed by the president on the
the suggestion of the prime minister
- chief of state:
- President Jacques CHIRAC (since 17 May 1995)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Lionel JOSPIN (since 3 June 1997)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers appointed by the president on the suggestion of the prime minister
- elections:
- president elected by popular vote for a seven-year term;
- election last held 23 April and 7 May 1995 (next to be held by May 2002);
- prime minister appointed by the president
- election results:
- Jacques CHIRAC elected president;
- percent of vote,
- second ballot - Jacques CHIRAC 52.64%,
- Lionel JOSPIN 47.36%
chief of state: President Jacques CHIRAC (since 17 May 1995) was
head of government: Prime Minister Lionel JOSPIN (since 3 June 1997)
cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed by the president on the
suggestion of the prime minister
elections: president elected by popular vote for a seven-year term by direct universal suffrage; election term;
election last held 17 23 April and 7 May 1995 (next to be held by May 2002); results -Second Ballot Jacques CHIRAC 52.64%, Lionel JOSPIN 47.36% 2002); prime minister appointed by the president
head of government: Prime Minister Alain JUPPE (since 18 May 1995)
wascabinet: the Council election results: Jacques CHIRAC elected president; percent of Ministers was appointed by the president on vote,the suggestion of the prime minister second ballot - Jacques CHIRAC 52.64%, Lionel JOSPIN 47.36%
- chief of state:
- President Jacques CHIRAC (since 17 May 1995)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Lionel JOSPIN (since 3 June 1997)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers appointed by the president on the suggestion of the prime minister
- elections:
- president elected by popular vote for a seven-year term;
- election last held 23 April and 7 May 1995 (next to be held by May 2002);
- prime minister appointed by the president
- election results:
- Jacques CHIRAC elected president;
- percent of vote,
- second ballot-Jacques CHIRAC 52.64%,
- Lionel JOSPIN 47.36%
chief of state: President Jacques CHIRAC (since 17 May 1995)
head of government: Prime Minister Lionel JOSPIN (since 3 June 1997)
cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed by the president on the
suggestion of the prime minister
elections: president elected by popular vote for a seven-year term;
election last held 23 April and 7 May 1995 (next to be held by May
2002); prime minister appointed by the president
election results: Jacques CHIRAC elected president; percent of vote,
second ballot - Jacques ballot-Jacques CHIRAC 52.64%, Lionel JOSPIN 47.36%
- chief of state:
- President Jacques CHIRAC (since 17 May 1995)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Lionel JOSPIN (since 3 June 1997)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers appointed by the president on the suggestion of the prime minister
- elections:
- president elected by popular vote for a seven-year term;
- election last held 23 April and 7 May 1995 (next to be held by May 2002);
- prime minister nominated by the National Assembly majority and appointed by the president
- election results:
- Jacques CHIRAC elected president;
- percent of vote,
- second ballot--Jacques CHIRAC 52.64%,
- Lionel JOSPIN 47.36%
chief of state: President Jacques CHIRAC (since 17 May 1995)
head of government: Prime Minister Lionel JOSPIN (since 3 June 1997)
cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed by the president on the
suggestion of the prime minister
elections: president elected by popular vote for a seven-year term;
election last held 23 April and 7 May 1995 (next to be held by May
2002); prime minister nominated by the National Assembly majority
and appointed by the president
election results: Jacques CHIRAC elected president; percent of vote,
second ballot-Jacques ballot--Jacques CHIRAC 52.64%, Lionel JOSPIN 47.36%
- chief of state:
- President Jacques CHIRAC (since 17 May 1995)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Lionel JOSPIN (since 3 June 1997)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers appointed by the president on the suggestion of the prime minister
- elections:
- president elected by popular vote for a seven-year term;
- election last held 23 April and 7 May 1995 (next to be held by May 2002);
- prime minister nominated by the National Assembly majority and appointed by the president
- election results:
- Jacques CHIRAC elected president;
- percent of vote,
- second ballot - Jacques CHIRAC (RPR) 52.64%,
- Lionel JOSPIN (PS) 47.36%
chief of state: President Jacques CHIRAC (since 17 May 1995)
head of government: Prime Minister Lionel JOSPIN (since 3 June 1997)
cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed by the president on the
elections: president elected by popular vote for a seven-year term;
election results: Jacques CHIRAC elected president; percent of vote,ballot--Jacques ballot - Jacques CHIRAC (RPR) 52.64%, Lionel JOSPIN (PS) 47.36%
- chief of state:
- President Jacques CHIRAC (since 17 May 1995) head of government: Prime Minister Lionel JOSPIN (since 3 June 1997) cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed by the president on the suggestion of the prime minister elections: president elected by popular vote for a seven-year term;
- election last held 23 April and 7 May 1995 (next to be held by May 2002);
- prime minister nominated by the National Assembly majority and appointed by the president election results: Jacques CHIRAC elected president;
- percent of vote, second ballot - Jacques CHIRAC (RPR) 52.64%, Lionel JOSPIN (PS) 47.36%
chief of state: President Jacques CHIRAC (since 17 May 1995)
The same text in 2002 and 2003.
- chief of state:
- President Jacques CHIRAC (since 17 May 1995)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Jean-Pierre RAFFARIN (since 7 May 2002)
- elections:
- president elected by popular vote for a five-year term (changed from seven-year term in 2001);
- election last held 21 April and 5 May 2002 (next to be held, first round NA April 2007, second round NA May 2007);
- prime minister nominated by the National Assembly majority and appointed by the president
- election results:
- Jacques CHIRAC reelected president;
- percent of vote,
- second ballot - Jacques CHIRAC (RPR) 81.96%,
- Jean-Marie LE PEN (FN) 18.04%
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers appointed by the president on the suggestion of the prime minister
chief of state: President Jacques CHIRAC (since 17 May 1995)
head of government: Prime Minister Lionel JOSPIN Jean-Pierre RAFFARIN (since 3 June 1997) cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed by the president on the suggestion of the prime minister 7 May 2002)
elections: president elected by popular vote for a five-year term (changed from seven-year term; term in 2001); election last held 23 21 April and 7 5 May 1995 2002 (next to be held by held, first round NA April 2007, second round NA May 2002); 2007); prime minister nominated by the National Assembly majority and appointed by the president
election results: Jacques CHIRAC elected reelected president; percent of vote, second ballot - Jacques CHIRAC (RPR) 52.64%, Lionel JOSPIN (PS) 47.36% 81.96%, Jean-Marie LE PEN (FN) 18.04%
cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed by the president on the suggestion of the prime minister
- chief of state:
- President Jacques CHIRAC (since 17 May 1995)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Jean-Pierre RAFFARIN (since 7 May 2002)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers appointed by the president on the suggestion of the prime minister
- elections:
- president elected by popular vote for a five-year term (changed from seven-year term in October 2000);
- election last held 21 April and 5 May 2002 (next to be held, first round April 2007, second round May 2007);
- prime minister nominated by the National Assembly majority and appointed by the president
- election results:
- Jacques CHIRAC reelected president;
- percent of vote,
- second ballot - Jacques CHIRAC (RPR) 81.96%,
- Jean-Marie LE PEN (FN) 18.04%
chief of state: President Jacques CHIRAC (since 17 May 1995)
head of government: Prime Minister Jean-Pierre RAFFARIN (since 7 May 2002)
cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed by the president on the suggestion of the prime minister
elections: president elected by popular vote for a five-year term (changed from seven-year term in 2001); October 2000); election last held 21 April and 5 May 2002 (next to be held, first round NA April 2007, second round NA May 2007); prime minister nominated by the National Assembly majority and appointed by the president
election results: Jacques CHIRAC reelected president; percent of vote, second ballot - Jacques CHIRAC (RPR) 81.96%, Jean-Marie LE PEN (FN) 18.04%
cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed by the president on the suggestion of the prime minister
The same text in 2005 and 2006.
- chief of state:
- President Jacques CHIRAC (since 17 May 1995)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Dominique DE VILLEPIN (since 31 May 2005)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers appointed by the president on the suggestion of the prime minister
- elections:
- president elected by popular vote for a five-year term (changed from seven-year term in October 2000);
- election last held 21 April and 5 May 2002 (next to be held, first round April 2007, second round May 2007);
- prime minister nominated by the National Assembly majority and appointed by the president
- election results:
- Jacques CHIRAC reelected president;
- percent of vote,
- second ballot - Jacques CHIRAC (RPR) 81.96%,
- Jean-Marie LE PEN (FN) 18.04%
chief of state: President Jacques CHIRAC (since 17 May 1995)
head of government: Prime Minister Jean-Pierre RAFFARIN Dominique DE VILLEPIN (since 7 31 May 2002) 2005)
cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed by the president on the suggestion of the prime minister
elections: president elected by popular vote for a five-year term (changed from seven-year term in October 2000); election last held 21 April and 5 May 2002 (next to be held, first round April 2007, second round May 2007); prime minister nominated by the National Assembly majority and appointed by the president
election results: Jacques CHIRAC reelected president; percent of vote, second ballot - Jacques CHIRAC (RPR) 81.96%, Jean-Marie LE PEN (FN) 18.04%
The same text in 2007 and 2008.
- chief of state:
- President Nicolas SARKOZY (since 16 May 2007)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Francois FILLON (since 17 May 2007)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers appointed by the president at the suggestion of the prime minister
- elections:
- president elected by popular vote for a five-year term (changed from seven-year term in October 2000);
- election last held 22 April and 6 May 2007 (next to be held spring 2012);
- prime minister nominated by the National Assembly majority and appointed by the president
- election results:
- Nicolas SARKOZY wins the election;
- First Round: percent of vote - Nicolas SARKOZY 31.18%, Segolene ROYAL 25.87%, Francois BAYROU 18.57%, Jean-Marie LE PEN 10.44%, others 13.94%;
- Second Round: SARKOZY 53.1% and ROYAL 46.9%
chief of state: President Jacques CHIRAC Nicolas SARKOZY (since 17 16 May 1995) 2007)
head of government: Prime Minister Dominique DE VILLEPIN Francois FILLON (since 31 17 May 2005) 2007)
cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed by the president on at the suggestion of the prime minister
elections: president elected by popular vote for a five-year term (changed from seven-year term in October 2000); election last held 21 22 April and 5 6 May 2002 2007 (next to be held, first round April 2007, second round May 2007); held spring 2012); prime minister nominated by the National Assembly majority and appointed by the president
election results: Jacques CHIRAC reelected president; Nicolas SARKOZY wins the election; First Round: percent of vote, second ballot vote - Jacques CHIRAC (RPR) 81.96%, Nicolas SARKOZY 31.18%, Segolene ROYAL 25.87%, Francois BAYROU 18.57%, Jean-Marie LE PEN (FN) 18.04% 10.44%, others 13.94%; Second Round: SARKOZY 53.1% and ROYAL 46.9%
- chief of state:
- President Nicolas SARKOZY (since 16 May 2007)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Francois FILLON (since 17 May 2007)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers appointed by the president at the suggestion of the prime minister
- elections:
- president elected by popular vote for a five-year term (changed from seven-year term in October 2000);
- election last held 22 April and 6 May 2007 (next to be held spring 2012);
- prime minister appointed by the president
- election results:
- Nicolas SARKOZY wins the election;
- first round: percent of vote - Nicolas SARKOZY 31.18%, Segolene ROYAL 25.87%, Francois BAYROU 18.57%, Jean-Marie LE PEN 10.44%, others 13.94%;
- second round: SARKOZY 53.1% and ROYAL 46.9%
chief of state:
President Nicolas SARKOZY (since 16 May 2007)
head of government:
Prime Minister Francois FILLON (since 17 May 2007)
cabinet:
Council of Ministers appointed by the president at the suggestion of the prime minister
elections:
president elected by popular vote for a five-year term (changed from seven-year term in October 2000); election last held 22 April and 6 May 2007 (next to be held spring 2012); prime minister nominated by the National Assembly majority and appointed by the president
election results:
Nicolas SARKOZY wins the election; First Round: first round: percent of vote - Nicolas SARKOZY 31.18%, Segolene ROYAL 25.87%, Francois BAYROU 18.57%, Jean-Marie LE PEN 10.44%, others 13.94%; Second Round: second round: SARKOZY 53.1% and ROYAL 46.9%
- chief of state:
- President Nicolas SARKOZY (since 16 May 2007)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Francois FILLON (since 17 May 2007)
- cabinet:
Council of Ministers appointed by the president at the suggestion of the prime minister
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
- elections:
- president elected by popular vote for a five-year term;
- election last held on 22 April and 6 May 2007 (next to be held in the spring of 2012);
- prime minister appointed by the president
- election results:
- Nicolas SARKOZY elected;
- first round: percent of vote - Nicolas SARKOZY 31.2%, Segolene ROYAL 25.9%, Francois BAYROU 18.6%, Jean-Marie LE PEN 10.4%, others 13.9%;
- second round: SARKOZY 53.1%, ROYAL 46.9%
chief of state:
President Nicolas SARKOZY (since 16 May 2007)
head of government:
Prime Minister Francois FILLON (since 17 May 2007)
cabinet:
Council of Ministers appointed by the president at the suggestion of the prime minister
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
elections:
president elected by popular vote for a five-year term (changed from seven-year term in October 2000); term; election last held on 22 April and 6 May 2007 (next to be held in the spring of 2012); prime minister appointed by the president
election results:
Nicolas SARKOZY wins the election; elected; first round: percent of vote - Nicolas SARKOZY 31.18%, 31.2%, Segolene ROYAL 25.87%, 25.9%, Francois BAYROU 18.57%, 18.6%, Jean-Marie LE PEN 10.44%, 10.4%, others 13.94%; 13.9%; second round: SARKOZY 53.1% and 53.1%, ROYAL 46.9%
- chief of state:
- President Nicolas SARKOZY (since 16 May 2007)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Francois FILLON (since 17 May 2007)
- cabinet:
Council of Ministers appointed by the president at the suggestion of the prime minister
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
- elections:
- president elected by popular vote for a five-year term (eligible for a second term);
- election last held on 22 April and 6 May 2007 (next to be held in the spring of 2012);
- prime minister appointed by the president
- election results:
- Nicolas SARKOZY elected;
- first round: percent of vote - Nicolas SARKOZY 31.2%, Segolene ROYAL 25.9%, Francois BAYROU 18.6%, Jean-Marie LE PEN 10.4%, others 13.9%;
- second round: SARKOZY 53.1%, ROYAL 46.9%
chief of state:
President Nicolas SARKOZY (since 16 May 2007)
head of government:
Prime Minister Francois FILLON (since 17 May 2007)
cabinet:
Council of Ministers appointed by the president at the suggestion of the prime minister
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
elections:
president elected by popular vote for a five-year term; term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 22 April and 6 May 2007 (next to be held in the spring of 2012); prime minister appointed by the president
election results:
Nicolas SARKOZY elected; first round: percent of vote - Nicolas SARKOZY 31.2%, Segolene ROYAL 25.9%, Francois BAYROU 18.6%, Jean-Marie LE PEN 10.4%, others 13.9%; second round: SARKOZY 53.1%, ROYAL 46.9%
- chief of state:
- President Francois HOLLANDE (since 15 May 2012)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Jean-Marc AYRAULT (since 16 May 2012)
- cabinet:
Council of Ministers appointed by the president at the suggestion of the prime minister
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
- elections:
- president elected by popular vote for a five-year term (eligible for a second term);
- election last held on 22 April and 6 May 2012 (next to be held in the spring of 2017);
- prime minister appointed by the president
- election results:
- Francois HOLLANDE elected;
- first round: percent of vote - Francois HOLLANDE 28.6%, Nicolas SARKOZY 27.2%, Marine LE PEN 17.9%, Lean-Luc MELENCHON 11.1%, Francois BAYROU, 9.1%, others 6.1%;
- second round: HOLLANDE 51.6%, SARKOZY 48.4%
chief of state:
President Nicolas SARKOZY Francois HOLLANDE (since 16 15 May 2007) 2012)
head of government:
Prime Minister Francois FILLON Jean-Marc AYRAULT (since 17 16 May 2007) 2012)
cabinet:
Council of Ministers appointed by the president at the suggestion of the prime minister
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
elections:
president elected by popular vote for a five-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 22 April and 6 May 2007 2012 (next to be held in the spring of 2012); 2017); prime minister appointed by the president
election results:Nicolas SARKOZY Francois HOLLANDE elected; first round: percent of vote - Francois HOLLANDE 28.6%, Nicolas SARKOZY 31.2%, Segolene ROYAL 25.9%, Francois BAYROU 18.6%, Jean-Marie 27.2%, Marine LE PEN 10.4%, 17.9%, Lean-Luc MELENCHON 11.1%, Francois BAYROU, 9.1%, others 13.9%; 6.1%; second round: HOLLANDE 51.6%, SARKOZY 53.1%, ROYAL 46.9% 48.4%
- chief of state:
- President Francois HOLLANDE (since 15 May 2012)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Jean-Marc AYRAULT (since 16 May 2012)
- cabinet:
Council of Ministers appointed by the president at the suggestion of the prime minister
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
- elections:
- president elected by popular vote for a five-year term (eligible for a second term);
- election last held on 22 April and 6 May 2012 (next to be held in the spring of 2017);
- prime minister appointed by the president
- election results:
- Francois HOLLANDE elected;
- first round: percent of vote - Francois HOLLANDE 28.6%, Nicolas SARKOZY 27.2%, Marine LE PEN 17.9%, Jean-Luc MELENCHON 11.1%, Francois BAYROU, 9.1%, others 6.1%;
- second round: HOLLANDE 51.6%, SARKOZY 48.4%
chief of state:
President Francois HOLLANDE (since 15 May 2012)
head of government:
Prime Minister Jean-Marc AYRAULT (since 16 May 2012)
cabinet:
Council of Ministers appointed by the president at the suggestion of the prime minister
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
elections:
president elected by popular vote for a five-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 22 April and 6 May 2012 (next to be held in the spring of 2017); prime minister appointed by the president
election results:
Francois HOLLANDE elected; first round: percent of vote - Francois HOLLANDE 28.6%, Nicolas SARKOZY 27.2%, Marine LE PEN 17.9%, Lean-Luc Jean-Luc MELENCHON 11.1%, Francois BAYROU, 9.1%, others 6.1%; second round: HOLLANDE 51.6%, SARKOZY 48.4%
- chief of state:
- President Francois HOLLANDE (since 15 May 2012)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Manuel VALLS (since 1 April 2014)
- cabinet:
Council of Ministers appointed by the president at the suggestion of the prime minister
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
- elections:
- president elected by popular vote for a five-year term (eligible for a second term);
- election last held on 22 April and 6 May 2012 (next to be held in the spring of 2017);
- prime minister appointed by the president
- election results:
- Francois HOLLANDE elected;
- first round: percent of vote - Francois HOLLANDE 28.6%, Nicolas SARKOZY 27.2%, Marine LE PEN 17.9%, Jean-Luc MELENCHON 11.1%, Francois BAYROU, 9.1%, others 6.1%;
- second round: HOLLANDE 51.6%, SARKOZY 48.4%
chief of state:
President Francois HOLLANDE (since 15 May 2012)
head of government:
Prime Minister Jean-Marc AYRAULT Manuel VALLS (since 16 May 2012) 1 April 2014)
cabinet:
Council of Ministers appointed by the president at the suggestion of the prime minister
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
elections:
president elected by popular vote for a five-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 22 April and 6 May 2012 (next to be held in the spring of 2017); prime minister appointed by the president
election results:
Francois HOLLANDE elected; first round: percent of vote - Francois HOLLANDE 28.6%, Nicolas SARKOZY 27.2%, Marine LE PEN 17.9%, Jean-Luc MELENCHON 11.1%, Francois BAYROU, 9.1%, others 6.1%; second round: HOLLANDE 51.6%, SARKOZY 48.4%
- chief of state:
- President Francois HOLLANDE (since 15 May 2012)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Manuel VALLS (since 1 April 2014)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers appointed by the president at the suggestion of the prime minister
- elections/appointments:
- president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term);
- election last held on 22 April and 6 May 2012 (next to be held in the spring of 2017);
- prime minister appointed by the president
- election results:
- Francois HOLLANDE elected president;
- percent of vote in first round - Francois HOLLANDE (PS) 28.6%, Nicolas SARKOZY (UMP) 27.2%, Marine LE PEN (FN) 17.9%, Jean-Luc MELENCHON (PG) 11.1%, Francois BAYROU (moDem) 9.1%, other 6.1%;
- percent of vote in second round - HOLLANDE 51.6%, SARKOZY 48.4%
chief of state:
head of government:
cabinet:(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)elections/appointments: president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a
elections:five-year 5-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 22 April and 6 May 2012 (next to be held in the spring of 2017); prime minister appointed by the president
election results:elected; first round: elected president; percent of vote in first round - Francois HOLLANDE (PS) 28.6%, Nicolas SARKOZY (UMP) 27.2%, Marine LE PEN (FN) 17.9%, Jean-Luc MELENCHON (PG) 11.1%, Francois BAYROU, BAYROU (moDem) 9.1%, others other 6.1%; percent of vote in second round: round - HOLLANDE 51.6%, SARKOZY 48.4%
- chief of state:
- President Francois HOLLANDE (since 15 May 2012)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Manuel VALLS (since 31 March 2014)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers appointed by the president at the suggestion of the prime minister
- elections/appointments:
- president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term);
- election last held on 22 April and 6 May 2012 (next to be held in the spring of 2017);
- prime minister appointed by the president
- election results:
- Francois HOLLANDE elected president;
- percent of vote in first round - Francois HOLLANDE (PS) 28.6%, Nicolas SARKOZY (UMP) 27.2%, Marine LE PEN (FN) 17.9%, Jean-Luc MELENCHON (PG) 11.1%, Francois BAYROU (moDem) 9.1%, other 6.1%;
- percent of vote in second round - HOLLANDE 51.6%, SARKOZY 48.4%
chief of state: President Francois HOLLANDE (since 15 May 2012)
head of government: Prime Minister Manuel VALLS (since 1 April 31 March 2014)
cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed by the president at the suggestion of the prime minister
elections/appointments: president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 22 April and 6 May 2012 (next to be held in the spring of 2017); prime minister appointed by the president
election results: Francois HOLLANDE elected president; percent of vote in first round - Francois HOLLANDE (PS) 28.6%, Nicolas SARKOZY (UMP) 27.2%, Marine LE PEN (FN) 17.9%, Jean-Luc MELENCHON (PG) 11.1%, Francois BAYROU (moDem) 9.1%, other 6.1%; percent of vote in second round - HOLLANDE 51.6%, SARKOZY 48.4%
- chief of state:
- President Emmanuel MACRON (since 14 May 2017)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Edouard PHILIPPE (since 15 May 2017)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers appointed by the president at the suggestion of the prime minister
- elections/appointments:
- president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term);
- election last held on 23 April and 7 May 2017 (next to be held in April 2022);
- prime minister appointed by the president
- election results:
- percent of vote in first round - Emmanuel MACRON (EM) 24.0%, Marine LE PEN (FN) 21.3%, Francois FILLON (LR) 20.0%, Jean-Luc MELENCHON (FI) 19.6%, Benoit HAMON (PS) 6.4%, other 8.7%;
- Emmanuel MACRON elected president in second round;
- percent of vote - MACRON 66.1%, LE PEN 33.9%
chief of state: President Francois HOLLANDE Emmanuel MACRON (since 15 14 May 2012) 2017)
head of government: Prime Minister Manuel VALLS Edouard PHILIPPE (since 31 March 2014) 15 May 2017)
cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed by the president at the suggestion of the prime minister
elections/appointments: president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 22 23 April and 6 7 May 2012 2017 (next to be held in the spring of 2017); April 2022); prime minister appointed by the president
election results: Francois HOLLANDE elected president; percent of vote in first round - Francois HOLLANDE (PS) 28.6%, Nicolas SARKOZY (UMP) 27.2%, Emmanuel MACRON (EM) 24.0%, Marine LE PEN (FN) 17.9%, 21.3%, Francois FILLON (LR) 20.0%, Jean-Luc MELENCHON (PG) 11.1%, Francois BAYROU (moDem) 9.1%, (FI) 19.6%, Benoit HAMON (PS) 6.4%, other 6.1%; 8.7%; Emmanuel MACRON elected president in second round; percent of vote in second round - HOLLANDE 51.6%, SARKOZY 48.4% MACRON 66.1%, LE PEN 33.9%
The same text in 2018 and 2019.
- chief of state:
- President Emmanuel MACRON (since 14 May 2017)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Edouard PHILIPPE (since 15 May 2017)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers appointed by the president at the suggestion of the prime minister
- elections/appointments:
- president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term);
- election last held on 23 April with a runoff on 7 May 2017 (next to be held in April 2022);
- prime minister appointed by the president
- election results:
- Emmanuel MACRON elected president in second round;
- percent of vote in first round - Emmanuel MACRON (EM) 24.%, Marine LE PEN (FN) 21.3%, Francois FILLON (LR) 20.%, Jean-Luc MELENCHON (FI) 19.6%, Benoit HAMON (PS) 6.4%, other 8.7%;
- percent of vote in second round - MACRON 66.1%, LE PEN 33.9%
chief of state: President Emmanuel MACRON (since 14 May 2017)
head of government: Prime Minister Edouard PHILIPPE (since 15 May 2017)
cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed by the president at the suggestion of the prime minister
elections/appointments: president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 23 April and with a runoff on 7 May 2017 (next to be held in April 2022); prime minister appointed by the president
election results: Emmanuel MACRON elected president in second round; percent of vote in first round - Emmanuel MACRON (EM) 24.0%, 24.%, Marine LE PEN (FN) 21.3%, Francois FILLON (LR) 20.0%, 20.%, Jean-Luc MELENCHON (FI) 19.6%, Benoit HAMON (PS) 6.4%, other 8.7%; Emmanuel MACRON elected president in second round; percent of vote in second round - MACRON 66.1%, LE PEN 33.9%
- chief of state:
- President Emmanuel MACRON (since 14 May 2017)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Jean CASTEX (since 3 July 2020)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers appointed by the president at the suggestion of the prime minister
- elections/appointments:
- president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term);
- election last held on 23 April with a runoff on 7 May 2017 (next to be held in April 2022);
- prime minister appointed by the president
- election results:
- Emmanuel MACRON elected president in second round;
- percent of vote in first round - Emmanuel MACRON (EM) 24.%, Marine LE PEN (FN) 21.3%, Francois FILLON (LR) 20.%, Jean-Luc MELENCHON (FI) 19.6%, Benoit HAMON (PS) 6.4%, other 8.7%;
- percent of vote in second round - MACRON 66.1%, LE PEN 33.9%
chief of state: President Emmanuel MACRON (since 14 May 2017)
head of government: Prime Minister Edouard PHILIPPE Jean CASTEX (since 15 May 2017) 3 July 2020)
cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed by the president at the suggestion of the prime minister
elections/appointments: president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 23 April with a runoff on 7 May 2017 (next to be held in April 2022); prime minister appointed by the president
election results: Emmanuel MACRON elected president in second round; percent of vote in first round - Emmanuel MACRON (EM) 24.%, Marine LE PEN (FN) 21.3%, Francois FILLON (LR) 20.%, Jean-Luc MELENCHON (FI) 19.6%, Benoit HAMON (PS) 6.4%, other 8.7%; percent of vote in second round - MACRON 66.1%, LE PEN 33.9%
- chief of state:
- President Emmanuel MACRON (since 14 May 2017)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Jean CASTEX (since 3 July 2020)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers appointed by the president at the suggestion of the prime minister
- elections/appointments:
- president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term);
- election last held on 23 April with a runoff on 7 May 2017 (next to be held on 10 April 2022);
- prime minister appointed by the president
- election results:
- 2017: Emmanuel MACRON elected president in second round;
- percent of vote in first round - Emmanuel MACRON (EM) 24.%, Marine LE PEN (FN) 21.3%, Francois FILLON (LR) 20.%, Jean-Luc MELENCHON (FI) 19.6%, Benoit HAMON (PS) 6.4%, other 8.7%;
- percent of vote in second round - MACRON 66.1%, LE PEN 33.9%
- 2012: Francois HOLLANDE elected president;
- percent of vote in first round - Francois HOLLANDE (PS) 28.6%, Nicolas SARKOZY (UMP) 27.2%, Marine LE PEN (FN) 17.9%, Jean-Luc MELENCHON (PG) 11.1%, Francois BAYROU (moDem) 9.1%, other 6.1%;
- percent of vote in second round - HOLLANDE 51.6%, SARKOZY 48.4%
chief of state: President Emmanuel MACRON (since 14 May 2017)
head of government: Prime Minister Jean CASTEX (since 3 July 2020)
cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed by the president at the suggestion of the prime minister
elections/appointments: president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 23 April with a runoff on 7 May 2017 (next to be held in on 10 April 2022); prime minister appointed by the president
election results:
2017: Emmanuel MACRON elected president in second round; percent of vote in first round - Emmanuel MACRON (EM) 24.%, Marine LE PEN (FN) 21.3%, Francois FILLON (LR) 20.%, Jean-Luc MELENCHON (FI) 19.6%, Benoit HAMON (PS) 6.4%, other 8.7%; percent of vote in second round - MACRON 66.1%, LE PEN 33.9%
2012: Francois HOLLANDE elected president; percent of vote in first round - Francois HOLLANDE (PS) 28.6%, Nicolas SARKOZY (UMP) 27.2%, Marine LE PEN (FN) 17.9%, Jean-Luc MELENCHON (PG) 11.1%, Francois BAYROU (moDem) 9.1%, other 6.1%; percent of vote in second round - HOLLANDE 51.6%, SARKOZY 48.4%
- chief of state:
- President Emmanuel MACRON (since 14 May 2017)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Élisabeth BORNE (since 16 May 2022)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers appointed by the president at the suggestion of the prime minister
- elections/appointments:
- president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term);
- election last held on 10 April 2022 with a runoff held on 24 April 2022 (next to be held in April 2027);
- prime minister appointed by the president
- election results:
- 2022: Emmanuel MACRON reelected in second round;
- percent of vote in first round - Emmanuel MACRON (LREM) 27.8%, Marine LE PEN (RN) 23.2%, Jean-Luc MELENCHON (LFI) 22%, Eric ZEMMOUR (Reconquete) 7.1%, Valerie PECRESSE (LR) 4.8%, Yannick JADOT (EELV) 4.6%, Jean LASSALLE (Resistons!) 3.1%, Fabien ROUSSEL (PCF) 2.3%, Nicolas DUPONT-AIGNAN (DLF) 2.1%, Anne HIDALGO 1.8%, other 1.2%;
- percent of vote in second round - MACRON 58.5%, LE PEN 41.5%
- 2017: Emmanuel MACRON elected president in second round;
- percent of vote in first round - Emmanuel MACRON (EM) 24%, Marine LE PEN (FN) 21.3%, Francois FILLON (LR) 20%, Jean-Luc MELENCHON (FI) 19.6%, Benoit HAMON (PS) 6.4%, other 8.7%;
- percent of vote in second round - MACRON 66.1%, LE PEN 33.9%
chief of state: President Emmanuel MACRON (since 14 May 2017)
head of government: Prime Minister Jean CASTEX Élisabeth BORNE (since 3 July 2020) 16 May 2022)
cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed by the president at the suggestion of the prime minister
elections/appointments: president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 23 10 April 2022 with a runoff held on 7 May 2017 24 April 2022 (next to be held on 10 in April 2022); 2027); prime minister appointed by the president
election results:
2017:elected president reelected in second round; percent of vote in first round - Emmanuel MACRON (EM) 24.%, (LREM) 27.8%, Marine LE PEN (FN) 21.3%, Francois FILLON (LR) 20.%, (RN) 23.2%, Jean-Luc MELENCHON (FI) 19.6%, Benoit HAMON (PS) 6.4%, (LFI) 22%, Eric ZEMMOUR (Reconquete) 7.1%, Valerie PECRESSE (LR) 4.8%, Yannick JADOT (EELV) 4.6%, Jean LASSALLE (Resistons!) 3.1%, Fabien ROUSSEL (PCF) 2.3%, Nicolas DUPONT-AIGNAN (DLF) 2.1%, Anne HIDALGO 1.8%, other 8.7%; 1.2%; percent of vote in second round - MACRON 66.1%, 58.5%, LE PEN 33.9% 41.5%2012: Francois HOLLANDE 2017: Emmanuel MACRON elected president; president in second round; percent of vote in first round - Francois HOLLANDE (PS) 28.6%, Nicolas SARKOZY (UMP) 27.2%, Emmanuel MACRON (EM) 24%, Marine LE PEN (FN) 17.9%, 21.3%, Francois FILLON (LR) 20%, Jean-Luc MELENCHON (PG) 11.1%, Francois BAYROU (moDem) 9.1%, (FI) 19.6%, Benoit HAMON (PS) 6.4%, other 6.1%; 8.7%; percent of vote in second round - HOLLANDE 51.6%, SARKOZY 48.4% MACRON 66.1%, LE PEN 33.9%
- chief of state:
- President Emmanuel MACRON (since 14 May 2017)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Élisabeth BORNE (since 16 May 2022)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers appointed by the president at the suggestion of the prime minister
- elections/appointments:
- president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term);
- election last held on 10 April 2022 with a runoff held on 24 April 2022 (next to be held in April 2027);
- prime minister appointed by the president
- election results:
- 2022: Emmanuel MACRON reelected in second round;
- percent of vote in first round - Emmanuel MACRON (LREM) 27.8%, Marine LE PEN (RN) 23.2%, Jean-Luc MELENCHON (LFI) 22%, Eric ZEMMOUR (Reconquete) 7.1%, Valerie PECRESSE (LR) 4.8%, Yannick JADOT (EELV) 4.6%, other 10.6%;
- percent of vote in second round - MACRON 58.5%, LE PEN 41.5%
- 2017: Emmanuel MACRON elected president in second round;
- percent of vote in first round - Emmanuel MACRON (EM) 24%, Marine LE PEN (FN) 21.3%, Francois FILLON (LR) 20%, Jean-Luc MELENCHON (FI) 19.6%, Benoit HAMON (PS) 6.4%, other 8.7%;
- percent of vote in second round - MACRON 66.1%, LE PEN 33.9%
chief of state: President Emmanuel MACRON (since 14 May 2017)
head of government: Prime Minister Élisabeth BORNE (since 16 May 2022)
cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed by the president at the suggestion of the prime minister
elections/appointments: president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 10 April 2022 with a runoff held on 24 April 2022 (next to be held in April 2027); prime minister appointed by the president
election results:
2022: Emmanuel MACRON reelected in second round; percent of vote in first round - Emmanuel MACRON (LREM) 27.8%, Marine LE PEN (RN) 23.2%, Jean-Luc MELENCHON (LFI) 22%, Eric ZEMMOUR (Reconquete) 7.1%, Valerie PECRESSE (LR) 4.8%, Yannick JADOT (EELV) 4.6%, Jean LASSALLE (Resistons!) 3.1%, Fabien ROUSSEL (PCF) 2.3%, Nicolas DUPONT-AIGNAN (DLF) 2.1%, Anne HIDALGO 1.8%, other 1.2%; 10.6%; percent of vote in second round - MACRON 58.5%, LE PEN 41.5%
2017: Emmanuel MACRON elected president in second round; percent of vote in first round - Emmanuel MACRON (EM) 24%, Marine LE PEN (FN) 21.3%, Francois FILLON (LR) 20%, Jean-Luc MELENCHON (FI) 19.6%, Benoit HAMON (PS) 6.4%, other 8.7%; percent of vote in second round - MACRON 66.1%, LE PEN 33.9%
- chief of state:
- President Emmanuel MACRON (since 14 May 2017)
- head of government:
- François BAYROU (since 13 December 2024)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers appointed by the president at the suggestion of the prime minister
- elections/appointments:
- president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term);
- election last held on 10 April 2022 with a runoff held on 24 April 2022 (next to be held in April 2027);
- prime minister appointed by the president
- election results:
- 2022: Emmanuel MACRON reelected in second round;
- percent of vote in first round - Emmanuel MACRON (LREM) 27.8%, Marine LE PEN (RN) 23.2%, Jean-Luc MELENCHON (LFI) 22%, Eric ZEMMOUR (Reconquête) 7.1%, Valerie PECRESSE (LR) 4.8%, Yannick JADOT (EELV) 4.6%, other 10.6%;
- percent of vote in second round - MACRON 58.5%, LE PEN 41.5%
- 2017: Emmanuel MACRON elected president in second round;
- percent of vote in first round - Emmanuel MACRON (EM) 24%, Marine LE PEN (FN) 21.3%, Francois FILLON (LR) 20%, Jean-Luc MELENCHON (FI) 19.6%, Benoit HAMON (PS) 6.4%, other 8.7%;
- percent of vote in second round - MACRON 66.1%, LE PEN 33.9%
chief of state: President Emmanuel MACRON (since 14 May 2017)
head of government: Prime Minister Élisabeth BORNE François BAYROU (since 16 May 2022) 13 December 2024)
cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed by the president at the suggestion of the prime minister
elections/appointments: president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 10 April 2022 with a runoff held on 24 April 2022 (next to be held in April 2027); prime minister appointed by the president
election results:
2022: Emmanuel MACRON reelected in second round; percent of vote in first round - Emmanuel MACRON (LREM) 27.8%, Marine LE PEN (RN) 23.2%, Jean-Luc MELENCHON (LFI) 22%, Eric ZEMMOUR (Reconquete) (Reconquête) 7.1%, Valerie PECRESSE (LR) 4.8%, Yannick JADOT (EELV) 4.6%, other 10.6%; percent of vote in second round - MACRON 58.5%, LE PEN 41.5%
2017: Emmanuel MACRON elected president in second round; percent of vote in first round - Emmanuel MACRON (EM) 24%, Marine LE PEN (FN) 21.3%, Francois FILLON (LR) 20%, Jean-Luc MELENCHON (FI) 19.6%, Benoit HAMON (PS) 6.4%, other 8.7%; percent of vote in second round - MACRON 66.1%, LE PEN 33.9%
- chief of state:
- President Emmanuel MACRON (since 14 May 2017)
- head of government:
- Sébastien LECORNU (since 10 September 2025)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers appointed by the president at the suggestion of the prime minister
- election/appointment process:
- president directly elected by absolute-majority popular vote in 2 rounds, if needed, for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term);
- prime minister appointed by the president
- most recent election date:
- 10 April 2022, with a runoff held on 24 April 2022
- election results:
- 2022: Emmanuel MACRON reelected in second round;
- percent of vote in first round - Emmanuel MACRON (LREM) 27.8%, Marine LE PEN (RN) 23.2%, Jean-Luc MELENCHON (LFI) 22%, Eric ZEMMOUR (Reconquête) 7.1%, Valerie PECRESSE (LR) 4.8%, Yannick JADOT (EELV) 4.6%, other 10.6%;
- percent of vote in second round - MACRON 58.5%, LE PEN 41.5%
- 2017: Emmanuel MACRON elected president in second round;
- percent of vote in first round - Emmanuel MACRON (EM) 24%, Marine LE PEN (FN) 21.3%, Francois FILLON (LR) 20%, Jean-Luc MELENCHON (FI) 19.6%, Benoit HAMON (PS) 6.4%, other 8.7%;
- percent of vote in second round - MACRON 66.1%, LE PEN 33.9%
- expected date of next election:
- April 2027
chief of state: President Emmanuel MACRON (since 14 May 2017)
head of government: François BAYROU Sébastien LECORNU (since 13 December 2024) 10 September 2025)
cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed by the president at the suggestion of the prime ministerelections/appointments: election/appointment process: president directly elected by absolute majority absolute-majority popular vote in 2 rounds rounds, if needed needed, for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term); prime minister appointed by the president
most recent election last held on date: 10 April 2022 2022, with a runoff held on 24 April 2022 (next to be held in April 2027); prime minister appointed by the president
election results:
2022: Emmanuel MACRON reelected in second round; percent of vote in first round - Emmanuel MACRON (LREM) 27.8%, Marine LE PEN (RN) 23.2%, Jean-Luc MELENCHON (LFI) 22%, Eric ZEMMOUR (Reconquête) 7.1%, Valerie PECRESSE (LR) 4.8%, Yannick JADOT (EELV) 4.6%, other 10.6%; percent of vote in second round - MACRON 58.5%, LE PEN 41.5%
2017: Emmanuel MACRON elected president in second round; percent of vote in first round - Emmanuel MACRON (EM) 24%, Marine LE PEN (FN) 21.3%, Francois FILLON (LR) 20%, Jean-Luc MELENCHON (FI) 19.6%, Benoit HAMON (PS) 6.4%, other 8.7%; percent of vote in second round - MACRON 66.1%, LE PEN 33.9%
expected date of next election: April 2027
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