French Democracy in Distress: Challenges and Opportunities in French Politics

Druez, Élodie; Gonthier, Frédéric; Kelbel, Camille; Mayer, Nonna; von Nostitz, Felix-Christopher; Tiberj, Vincent

 Authoritarian populism is challenging contemporary democracies, raising concerns about their resilience. Using France as a magnifying lens, we show that while the gap between political elites and ordinary citizens is widening, the French remain strongly committed to democratic values, calling for greater participation and responsiveness of institutions. French democracy is on a razor’s edge, with mounting citizen frustrations and awaited reforms.

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Published by: Palgrave Macmillan

Publication Date: 2025-10-02

Format: Hardcover

ISBN-13: 9783031922121

DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-92213-8

Dimensions: 210.0cm x148.0cm

Pages: 445.0