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The entry for Saint Barthelemy published Executive branch in 19 editions of 19, from 2007 to 2025. The text changed in 15 editions. Each is shown as published. Executive branch in every entry.
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Changed since 2024The same text in 2007 and 2008.
- chief of state:
- President Nicolas SARKOZY (since 16 May 2007), represented by Prefect Dominique LACROIX (since 21 March 2007)
- head of government:
- President of the Territorial Council Bruno MAGRAS (since 16 July 2007)
- cabinet:
- Executive Council; note - there is also an advisory, economic, social, and cultural council
- elections:
- French president elected by popular vote for a five-year term;
- prefect appointed by the French president on the advice of the French Ministry of Interior;
- president of the Territorial Council is elected by the members of the Council for a five-year term
- election results:
- Bruno MAGRAS unanimously elected president by the Territorial Council on 16 July 2007
chief of state: President Nicolas SARKOZY (since 16 May 2007), represented by Prefect Dominique LACROIX (since 21 March 2007)
head of government: President of the Territorial Council Bruno MAGRAS (since 16 July 2007)
cabinet: Executive Council; note - there is also an advisory, economic, social, and cultural council
elections: French president elected by popular vote for a five-year term; prefect appointed by the French president on the advice of the French Ministry of Interior; president of the Territorial Council is elected by the members of the Council for a five-year term
election results: Bruno MAGRAS unanimously elected president by the Territorial Council on 16 July 2007
- chief of state:
- President Nicolas SARKOZY (since 16 May 2007), represented by Prefect Dominique LACROIX (since 21 March 2007)
- head of government:
- President of the Territorial Council Bruno MAGRAS (since 16 July 2007)
- cabinet:
- Executive Council; note - there is also an advisory, economic, social, and cultural council
- elections:
- French president elected by popular vote for a five-year term;
- prefect appointed by the French president on the advice of the French Ministry of Interior;
- president of the Territorial Council is elected by the members of the Council for a five-year term
- election results:
- Bruno MAGRAS unanimously elected president by the Territorial Council on 16 July 2007
chief of state:
President Nicolas SARKOZY (since 16 May 2007), represented by Prefect Dominique LACROIX (since 21 March 2007)
head of government:
President of the Territorial Council Bruno MAGRAS (since 16 July 2007)
cabinet:
Executive Council; note - there is also an advisory, economic, social, and cultural council
elections:
French president elected by popular vote for a five-year term; prefect appointed by the French president on the advice of the French Ministry of Interior; president of the Territorial Council is elected by the members of the Council for a five-year term
election results:
Bruno MAGRAS unanimously elected president by the Territorial Council on 16 July 2007
- chief of state:
- President Nicolas SARKOZY (since 16 May 2007), represented by Prefect Dominique LACROIX (since 21 March 2007)
- head of government:
- President of the Territorial Council Bruno MAGRAS (since 16 July 2007)
- cabinet:
Executive Council; note - there is also an advisory, economic, social, and cultural council
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
- elections:
- French president elected by popular vote for a five-year term;
- prefect appointed by the French president on the advice of the French Ministry of Interior;
- president of the Territorial Council elected by the members of the Council for a five-year term
- election results:
- Bruno MAGRAS unanimously elected president by the Territorial Council on 16 July 2007
chief of state:
President Nicolas SARKOZY (since 16 May 2007), represented by Prefect Dominique LACROIX (since 21 March 2007)
head of government:
President of the Territorial Council Bruno MAGRAS (since 16 July 2007)
cabinet:
Executive Council; note - there is also an advisory, economic, social, and cultural council
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
elections:
French president elected by popular vote for a five-year term; prefect appointed by the French president on the advice of the French Ministry of Interior; president of the Territorial Council is elected by the members of the Council for a five-year term
election results:
Bruno MAGRAS unanimously elected president by the Territorial Council on 16 July 2007
- chief of state:
- President Nicolas SARKOZY (since 16 May 2007), represented by Prefect Philippe CHOPIN (since 16 November 2011)
- head of government:
- President of the Territorial Council Bruno MAGRAS (since 16 July 2007)
- cabinet:
Executive Council; note - there is also an advisory, economic, social, and cultural council
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
- elections:
- French president elected by popular vote for a five-year term;
- prefect appointed by the French president on the advice of the French Ministry of Interior;
- president of the Territorial Council elected by the members of the Council for a five-year term
- election results:
- Bruno MAGRAS unanimously elected president by the Territorial Council on 16 July 2007
chief of state:
President Nicolas SARKOZY (since 16 May 2007), represented by Prefect Dominique LACROIX Philippe CHOPIN (since 21 March 2007) 16 November 2011)
head of government:
President of the Territorial Council Bruno MAGRAS (since 16 July 2007)
cabinet:
Executive Council; note - there is also an advisory, economic, social, and cultural council
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
elections:
French president elected by popular vote for a five-year term; prefect appointed by the French president on the advice of the French Ministry of Interior; president of the Territorial Council elected by the members of the Council for a five-year term
election results:
Bruno MAGRAS unanimously elected president by the Territorial Council on 16 July 2007
- chief of state:
- President Francois HOLLANDE (since 15 May 2012), represented by Prefect Philippe CHOPIN (since 16 November 2011)
- head of government:
- President of the Territorial Council Bruno MAGRAS (since 16 July 2007)
- cabinet:
Executive Council; note - there is also an advisory, economic, social, and cultural council
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
- elections:
- French president elected by popular vote for a five-year term;
- prefect appointed by the French president on the advice of the French Ministry of Interior;
- president of the Territorial Council elected by the members of the Council for a five-year term
- election results:
- Bruno MAGRAS unanimously elected president by the Territorial Council on 16 July 2007
chief of state:
President Nicolas SARKOZY Francois HOLLANDE (since 16 15 May 2007), 2012), represented by Prefect Philippe CHOPIN (since 16 November 2011)
head of government:
President of the Territorial Council Bruno MAGRAS (since 16 July 2007)
cabinet:
Executive Council; note - there is also an advisory, economic, social, and cultural council
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
elections:
French president elected by popular vote for a five-year term; prefect appointed by the French president on the advice of the French Ministry of Interior; president of the Territorial Council elected by the members of the Council for a five-year term
election results:
Bruno MAGRAS unanimously elected president by the Territorial Council on 16 July 2007
- chief of state:
- President Francois HOLLANDE (since 15 May 2012), represented by Deputy Prefect Philippe CHOPIN (since 16 November 2011)
- head of government:
- President of the Territorial Council Bruno MAGRAS (since 16 July 2007)
- cabinet:
Executive Council; note - there is also an advisory, economic, social, and cultural council
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
- elections:
- French president elected by popular vote for a five-year term;
- prefect appointed by the French president on the advice of the French Ministry of Interior;
- president of the Territorial Council elected by the members of the Council for a five-year term
- election results:
- Bruno MAGRAS unanimously elected president by the Territorial Council on 16 July 2007 (next to be held in 2012)
chief of state:
President Francois HOLLANDE (since 15 May 2012), represented by Deputy Prefect Philippe CHOPIN (since 16 November 2011)
head of government:
President of the Territorial Council Bruno MAGRAS (since 16 July 2007)
cabinet:
Executive Council; note - there is also an advisory, economic, social, and cultural council
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
elections:
French president elected by popular vote for a five-year term; prefect appointed by the French president on the advice of the French Ministry of Interior; president of the Territorial Council elected by the members of the Council for a five-year term
election results:
Bruno MAGRAS unanimously elected president by the Territorial Council on 16 July 2007 (next to be held in 2012)
- chief of state:
- President Francois HOLLANDE (since 15 May 2012), represented by Prefect Philippe CHOPIN (since 16 November 2011)
- head of government:
- President of the Territorial Council Bruno MAGRAS (since 16 July 2007)
- cabinet:
Executive Council; note - there is also an advisory, economic, social, and cultural council
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
- elections:
- French president elected by popular vote for a five-year term;
- prefect appointed by the French president on the advice of the French Ministry of Interior;
- president of the Territorial Council elected by the members of the Council for a five-year term;
- election last held on 16 July 2007 (next to be held in 2012)
- election results:
- Bruno MAGRAS unanimously elected president by the Territorial Council
chief of state:
President Francois HOLLANDE (since 15 May 2012), represented by Deputy Prefect Philippe CHOPIN (since 16 November 2011)
head of government:
President of the Territorial Council Bruno MAGRAS (since 16 July 2007)
cabinet:
Executive Council; note - there is also an advisory, economic, social, and cultural council
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
elections:
French president elected by popular vote for a five-year term; prefect appointed by the French president on the advice of the French Ministry of Interior; president of the Territorial Council elected by the members of the Council for a five-year term term; election last held on 16 July 2007 (next to be held in 2012)
election results:
Bruno MAGRAS unanimously elected president by the Territorial Council on 16 July 2007 (next to be held in 2012)
The same text in 2015 and 2016.
- chief of state:
- President Francois HOLLANDE (since 15 May 2012), represented by Prefect Philippe CHOPIN (since 16 November 2011)
- head of government:
- President of Territorial Council Bruno MAGRAS (since 16 July 2007)
- cabinet:
- Executive Council elected by the Territorial Council; note - there is also an advisory, economic, social, and cultural council
- elections/appointments:
- French president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term);
- prefect appointed by the French president on the advice of French Ministry of Interior;
- president of Territorial Council indirectly elected by its members for a 5-year term;
- election last held in July 2012 (next to be held in 2017)
- election results:
- Bruno MAGRAS (SBA) reelected president; Territorial Council vote NA
chief of state:
head of government:the Territorial Council Bruno MAGRAS (since 16 July 2007)
cabinet:(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)elections/appointments: French president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a
elections:five-year term; 5-year term (eligible for a second term); prefect appointed by the French president on the advice of the French Ministry of Interior; president of the Territorial Council indirectly elected by the its members of the Council for a five-year 5-year term; election last held on 16 in July 2007 2012 (next to be held in 2012) 2017)
election results:unanimously elected president by the (SBA) reelected president; Territorial Council vote NA
- chief of state:
- President Emmanuel MACRON (since 14 May 2017), represented by Prefect Anne LAUBIES (since 8 June 2015)
- head of government:
- President of Territorial Council Bruno MAGRAS (since 16 July 2007)
- cabinet:
- Executive Council elected by the Territorial Council; note - there is also an advisory, economic, social, and cultural council
- elections/appointments:
- French president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term);
- prefect appointed by the French president on the advice of French Ministry of Interior;
- president of Territorial Council indirectly elected by its members for a 5-year term;
- election last held 0n 2 April 2017 (next to be held in 2022)
- election results:
- Bruno MAGRAS (SBA) reelected president; Territorial Council vote - NA
chief of state: President Francois HOLLANDE Emmanuel MACRON (since 15 14 May 2012), 2017), represented by Prefect Philippe CHOPIN Anne LAUBIES (since 16 November 2011) 8 June 2015)
head of government: President of Territorial Council Bruno MAGRAS (since 16 July 2007)
cabinet: Executive Council elected by the Territorial Council; note - there is also an advisory, economic, social, and cultural council
elections/appointments: French president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term); prefect appointed by the French president on the advice of French Ministry of Interior; president of Territorial Council indirectly elected by its members for a 5-year term; election last held in July 2012 0n 2 April 2017 (next to be held in 2017) 2022)
election results: Bruno MAGRAS (SBA) reelected president; Territorial Council vote - NA
The same text in 2018 and 2019.
- chief of state:
- President Emmanuel MACRON (since 14 May 2017), represented by Prefect Anne LAUBIES (since 8 June 2015)
- head of government:
- President of Territorial Council Bruno MAGRAS (since 16 July 2007)
- cabinet:
- Executive Council elected by the Territorial Council; note - there is also an advisory, economic, social, and cultural council
- elections/appointments:
- French president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term);
- prefect appointed by the French president on the advice of French Ministry of Interior;
- president of Territorial Council indirectly elected by its members for a 5-year term;
- election last held on 2 April 2017 (next to be held in 2022)
- election results:
- Bruno MAGRAS (SBA) reelected president; Territorial Council vote - NA
chief of state: President Emmanuel MACRON (since 14 May 2017), represented by Prefect Anne LAUBIES (since 8 June 2015)
head of government: President of Territorial Council Bruno MAGRAS (since 16 July 2007)
cabinet: Executive Council elected by the Territorial Council; note - there is also an advisory, economic, social, and cultural council
elections/appointments: French president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term); prefect appointed by the French president on the advice of French Ministry of Interior; president of Territorial Council indirectly elected by its members for a 5-year term; election last held 0n on 2 April 2017 (next to be held in 2022)
election results: Bruno MAGRAS (SBA) reelected president; Territorial Council vote - NA
- chief of state:
- President Emmanuel MACRON (since 14 May 2017), represented by Prefect Serge GOUTEYRON (since 25 November 2020)
- head of government:
- President of Territorial Council Bruno MAGRAS (since 16 July 2007)
- cabinet:
- Executive Council elected by the Territorial Council; note - there is also an advisory, economic, social, and cultural council
- elections/appointments:
- French president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term);
- prefect appointed by the French president on the advice of French Ministry of Interior;
- president of Territorial Council indirectly elected by its members for a 5-year term;
- election last held on 2 April 2017 (next to be held in 2022)
- election results:
- Bruno MAGRAS (SBA) reelected president; Territorial Council vote - NA
chief of state: President Emmanuel MACRON (since 14 May 2017), represented by Prefect Anne LAUBIES Serge GOUTEYRON (since 8 June 2015) 25 November 2020)
head of government: President of Territorial Council Bruno MAGRAS (since 16 July 2007)
cabinet: Executive Council elected by the Territorial Council; note - there is also an advisory, economic, social, and cultural council
elections/appointments: French president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term); prefect appointed by the French president on the advice of French Ministry of Interior; president of Territorial Council indirectly elected by its members for a 5-year term; election last held on 2 April 2017 (next to be held in 2022)
election results: Bruno MAGRAS (SBA) reelected president; Territorial Council vote - NA
- chief of state:
- President Emmanuel MACRON (since 14 May 2017), represented by Prefect Serge GOUTEYRON (since 16 December 2020)
- head of government:
- President of Territorial Council Bruno MAGRAS (since 16 July 2007)
- cabinet:
- Executive Council elected by the Territorial Council; note - there is also an advisory, economic, social, and cultural council
- elections/appointments:
- French president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term);
- prefect appointed by the French president on the advice of French Ministry of Interior;
- president of Territorial Council indirectly elected by its members for a 5-year term;
- election last held on 2 April 2017 (next to be held in 2022)
- election results:
- Bruno MAGRAS (SBA) reelected president; Territorial Council vote - NA
chief of state: President Emmanuel MACRON (since 14 May 2017), represented by Prefect Serge GOUTEYRON (since 25 November 16 December 2020)
head of government: President of Territorial Council Bruno MAGRAS (since 16 July 2007)
cabinet: Executive Council elected by the Territorial Council; note - there is also an advisory, economic, social, and cultural council
elections/appointments: French president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term); prefect appointed by the French president on the advice of French Ministry of Interior; president of Territorial Council indirectly elected by its members for a 5-year term; election last held on 2 April 2017 (next to be held in 2022)
election results: Bruno MAGRAS (SBA) reelected president; Territorial Council vote - NA
- chief of state:
- President Emmanuel MACRON (since 14 May 2017), represented by Prefect Vincent BERTON (since 28 March 2022)
- head of government:
- President of Territorial Council Xavier LEDEE (since 3 April 2022)
- cabinet:
- Executive Council elected by the Territorial Council; note - there is also an advisory, economic, social, and cultural council
- elections/appointments:
- French president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term);
- prefect appointed by the French president on the advice of French Ministry of Interior;
- president of Territorial Council indirectly elected by its members for a 5-year term;
- election last held on 27 March 2022 (next to be held in 2027)
- election results:
2022: Xavier LEDEE (Saint Barth United) elected president; Territorial Council vote - 13 votes for, 6 blank votes
2017: Bruno MAGRAS (Saint Barth First) elected president; Territorial Council vote - 14 out of 19 votes
chief of state: President Emmanuel MACRON (since 14 May 2017), represented by Prefect Serge GOUTEYRON Vincent BERTON (since 16 December 2020) 28 March 2022)
head of government: President of Territorial Council Bruno MAGRAS Xavier LEDEE (since 16 July 2007) 3 April 2022)
cabinet: Executive Council elected by the Territorial Council; note - there is also an advisory, economic, social, and cultural council
elections/appointments: French president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term); prefect appointed by the French president on the advice of French Ministry of Interior; president of Territorial Council indirectly elected by its members for a 5-year term; election last held on 2 April 2017 27 March 2022 (next to be held in 2022) 2027)
election results: 2022: Xavier LEDEE (Saint Barth United) elected president; Territorial Council vote - 13 votes for, 6 blank votes
2017: Bruno MAGRAS (SBA) reelected (Saint Barth First) elected president; Territorial Council vote - NA 14 out of 19 votes
- chief of state:
- President Emmanuel MACRON (since 14 May 2017), represented by Prefect Vincent BERTON (since 28 March 2022)
- head of government:
- President of Territorial Council Xavier LEDEE (since 3 April 2022)
- cabinet:
- Executive Council elected by the Territorial Council; note - there is also an advisory, economic, social, and cultural council
- elections/appointments:
- French president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term);
- prefect appointed by the French president on the advice of French Ministry of Interior;
- president of Territorial Council indirectly elected by its members for a 5-year term;
- election last held on 27 March 2022 (next to be held in 2027)
- election results:
2022: Xavier LEDEE (Saint Barth United) elected president; Territorial Council vote - 13 votes for, 6 blank votes
2017: Bruno MAGRAS (Saint Barth First) elected president; Territorial Council vote - 14 out of 19 votes
chief of state: President Emmanuel MACRON (since 14 May 2017), represented by Prefect Vincent BERTON (since 28 March 2022)
head of government: President of Territorial Council Xavier LEDEE (since 3 April 2022)
cabinet: Executive Council elected by the Territorial Council; note - there is also an advisory, economic, social, and cultural council
elections/appointments: French president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term); prefect appointed by the French president on the advice of French Ministry of Interior; president of Territorial Council indirectly elected by its members for a 5-year term; election last held on 27 March 2022 (next to be held in 2027)
election results:
2022: Xavier LEDEE (Saint Barth United) elected president; Territorial Council vote - 13 votes for, 6 blank votes
2017: Bruno MAGRAS (Saint Barth First) elected president; Territorial Council vote - 14 out of 19 votes
- chief of state:
- President Emmanuel MACRON (since 14 May 2017), represented by Prefect Vincent BERTON (since 28 March 2022)
- head of government:
- President of Territorial Council Xavier LEDEE (since 3 April 2022)
- cabinet:
- Executive Council elected by the Territorial Council; note - there is also an advisory, economic, social, and cultural council
- elections/appointments:
- French president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term);
- prefect appointed by the French president on the advice of French Ministry of Interior;
- president of Territorial Council indirectly elected by its members for a 5-year term;
- election last held on 27 March 2022 (next to be held in 2027)
- election results:
2022: Xavier LEDEE (Saint Barth United) elected president; Territorial Council vote - 13 votes for, 6 blank votes
2017: Bruno MAGRAS (Saint Barth First!) elected president; Territorial Council vote - 14 out of 19 votes
chief of state: President Emmanuel MACRON (since 14 May 2017), represented by Prefect Vincent BERTON (since 28 March 2022)
head of government: President of Territorial Council Xavier LEDEE (since 3 April 2022)
cabinet: Executive Council elected by the Territorial Council; note - there is also an advisory, economic, social, and cultural council
elections/appointments: French president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term); prefect appointed by the French president on the advice of French Ministry of Interior; president of Territorial Council indirectly elected by its members for a 5-year term; election last held on 27 March 2022 (next to be held in 2027)
election results:
2022: Xavier LEDEE (Saint Barth United) elected president; Territorial Council vote - 13 votes for, 6 blank votes
2017: Bruno MAGRAS (Saint Barth First) First!) elected president; Territorial Council vote - 14 out of 19 votes
- chief of state:
- President Emmanuel MACRON (since 14 May 2017), represented by Prefect Cyrille LE VELY (since 15 January 2025)
- head of government:
- President of Territorial Council Xavier LEDEE (since 3 April 2022)
- cabinet:
- Executive Council elected by the Territorial Council; there is also an advisory, economic, social, and cultural council
- election/appointment process:
- French president directly elected by absolute-majority popular vote in 2 rounds, if needed, for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term);
- prefect appointed by the French president on the advice of French Ministry of Interior;
- president of Territorial Council indirectly elected by its members for a 5-year term
- most recent election date:
- 27 March 2022
- election results:
2022: Xavier LEDEE (Saint Barth United) elected president; Territorial Council vote - 13 votes for, 6 blank votes
2017: Bruno MAGRAS (Saint Barth First!) elected president; Territorial Council vote - 14 out of 19 votes
- expected date of next election:
- 2027
chief of state: President Emmanuel MACRON (since 14 May 2017), represented by Prefect Vincent BERTON Cyrille LE VELY (since 28 March 2022) 15 January 2025)
head of government: President of Territorial Council Xavier LEDEE (since 3 April 2022)
cabinet: Executive Council elected by the Territorial Council; note - there is also an advisory, economic, social, and cultural councilelections/appointments: election/appointment process: French 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); prefect appointed by the French president on the advice of French Ministry of Interior; president of Territorial Council indirectly elected by its members for a 5-year term; term
most recent election last held on date: 27 March 2022 (next to be held in 2027)
election results:
2022: Xavier LEDEE (Saint Barth United) elected president; Territorial Council vote - 13 votes for, 6 blank votes
2017: Bruno MAGRAS (Saint Barth First!) elected president; Territorial Council vote - 14 out of 19 votes
expected date of next election: 2027
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