President of France
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The president of France, officially the president of the French Republic or president of the Republic, is the executive head of state of France, and the commander-in-chief of the French Armed Forces.
Emmanuel Macron 2025
Alain Poher, acting president of France in 1969 and 1974
The Élysée Palace, the principal residence of the president
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France, officially the French Republic, is a country primarily located in Western Europe. Its overseas regions and territories include French Guiana in South America, Saint Pierre and Miquelon in the
President of France
…Republic (French: Président de la République française) or president of the Republic (Président de la République), is the executive head of state of France, and the commander-in-chief of the French Armed Forces. As the presidency is the supreme magistracy of the country, the position is the highest office…
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