President of france prime minister

France has had both a president and a prime minister since the late s.

Hearing or reading about France’s President Emmanuel Macron and Prime Minister Michel Barnier can be puzzling.

This is especially true for someone who lives in a country where a single leader holds executive power. So, why does France have both a president and prime minister?

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Turns out, having both is critical to the structure of the French government.

President of france prime minister

Keep reading as we explore the reasons behind this unique arrangement and shed some light on the need for both.

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France’s political system is unique.

It has both a president and a prime minister sharing executive responsibilities. This structure might seem unusual to those familiar with systems where a single leader holds executive pow