Présidence de la République Employee Directory
Government AdministrationÎle-de-France, France1001-5000 Employees
The Présidence de la République represents the authority of the French state, with the President serving as head of state, commander-in-chief, and guarantor of the Constitution of the Fifth Republic. Based in Paris, Île-de-France, it operates from the Élysée Palace as the seat of the presidency within the government administration. The President is elected by direct universal suffrage for a five-year term, a framework in place since 1965. Its core function is to ensure the normal operation of public powers and the continuity of the state, while safeguarding national independence, the integrity of the territory, and adherence to treaties. The office maintains a sizable workforce as part of the country's government apparatus. In early 2026, the Élysée announced the appointment of David Amiel as head of the Ministry of Public Action and Accounts.