4 days ago · French Politics news: All the articles, features, photos and videos from Le Monde.

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.

Mar 3, 2026 · The political battle for Paris and beyond Elections in French cities this month are parties’ last big test of strength ahead of the far-right’s bid for national power next year

4 days ago · Winners and losers in France’s municipal elections Plenty of political parties are claiming success, but who really came out on top?

4 days ago · France’s municipal runoff delivered a mixed verdict for the country’s main political forces on Sunday: the Left held Paris with Socialist Emmanuel Grégoire, the far-right and its allies ...

Dec 6, 2024 · All the latest content about French politics from the BBC.

4 days ago · French voters returned to the polls Sunday for the second and final round of municipal elections. The vote is a test of the balance of power on France’s local political map before the 2027 ...

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 …

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.

Mar 19, 2026 · France's municipal elections proceed into a critical second round with significant regional political shifts, contentious local alliances, and a notable presence of the far-right National Rally party.