Politics of Franche-Comté

The politics of Franche-Comté, France takes place in a framework of a presidential representative democracy, whereby the President of Regional Council is the head of government, and of a pluriform multi-party system. Legislative power is vested in the regional council.

Franche-Comté
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politics and government of
Franche-Comté

Executive

The executive of the region is led by the President of the regional council.

List of Presidents
Main article: List of Presidents of Franche-Comté

Legislative branch

The Regional Council of Franche-Comté (Conseil régional de Franche-Comté) is composed of 43 councillors, elected by proportional representation in a two-round system. The winning list in the second round is automatically entitled to a quarter of the seats. The remainder of the seats are allocated through proportional representation with a 5% threshold.

The Council is elected for a six-year term.

Current composition
Partyseats
• Socialist Party16
Union for a Popular Movement12
• The Greens6
National Front5
• Miscellaneous Left3
• Association for a Republican Left1

Elections
Main article: Elections in Franche-Comté

Other elections

In the 2007 legislative election, the UMP won 11 seats and the Socialist Party won two seats.[1]

References
  1. "Election Resources on the Internet: Presidential and Legislative Elections in France - Results Lookup". electionresources.org.
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