Since the Revolution of 1789, France has had five forms of republican government. The current republic, the Fifth Republic, began in 1958. Learn more about the evolution of the constitution and the impact on modern French society....

The French believe strongly in the separation of church and state, and the constitution notes the secular foundation of the country’s principles. French secular attitudes permeate many aspects of daily life. In fact, in an effort to...

French voters go to the polls on Sunday for the first round of the country's presidential election. We go to Marine Le Pen's heartlands to examine why this far-right, anti-immigrant and Eurosceptic candidate has gained such favour