French Politics: A Comprehensive Introduction

By Calixte Bloquet

This textbook introduces readers to the various aspects of the French political system, from institutions to parties, as well as the cultural aspects needed to understand day-to-day French politics and recent developments. How powerful is the French president? What do French elites and citizens think about the EU? Is the far right now a key player in the party system? These are some of the questions that this book answers. Designed to meet the needs of students of political science and law, as well as interested professionals, the book aims to make the latest research on French politics accessible and understandable to a wide audience, and to improve the public's understanding of current events.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 3032236916
• ISBN13: 9783032236913
• Release Date: June 2026
• Publisher: Springer
• Length: 138 Pages