Politics & Government Guide · French PolynesiaPolitics & Government Guide in French Polynesia
Political system, governance structure, stability indicators, and democratic institutions
French Polynesia is a semi-autonomous overseas collectivity of France with a parliamentary democracy. The President of French Polynesia, elected by the 57-seat unicameral Assembly, heads the government, while France retains control over defense, foreign affairs, and justice. It enjoys broad self-governing powers under the French Republic.
Government Type
Devolved Parliamentary Dependency
Legal System
Civil law system based on French law
Head of State
President of France Emmanuel Macron(since 2017)
Head of Government
President of French Polynesia Moetai Brotherson(Tavini Huiraatira)since 2023
Legislature
Voting Rights
Universal adult suffrage for territorial elections. French Polynesia represented in French Parliament by two deputies and two senators.
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