List of Prime Ministers of France

List Of Prime Ministers Of France

The Prime Minister of France (Premier ministre français) in the Fifth Republic is the Head of government and of the Cabinet of France. The Head of state is the President of France.

During earlier periods of French history, the French head of government was known by different titles. Most recently, during the Second, Third and Fourth Republics, the Head of Government was called President of the Council of Ministers (Président du Conseil des Ministres), generally shortened to President of the Council (Président du Conseil).

Read more about List Of Prime Ministers Of France:  Ancien Régime, French First Republic (1792–1804), First French Empire (1804–1815), French Fifth Republic (1958–Present)

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