Réunion functions as an overseas department and region of France, fully integrated into the French Republic with representation in the national parliament. Local governance is handled by the Regional Council led by President Huguette Bello and the Departmental Council led by President Cyrille Melchior, under the oversight of a prefect representing the French state. Political dynamics feature a multi-party system with left-wing majorities in the regional council and right-wing influences in the departmental council.