71% of French people are in favor of France becoming federal

71% of French people are in favor of France becoming federal
30 August 2025

71% of French people are in favor of France becoming federal

Guided by the struggles in Corsica and New Caledonia, federalism is making a strong comeback in France, where 71% of French people would like France to become federal. The rejection of Jacobinism and excessive centralization is becoming a cross-party and intergenerational demand. 90% of French people believe that the state is disconnected from local realities, and 87% want the implementation of RICs and a redrawing of regional boundaries.

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71% of French people in favor of France “becoming federal,” according to a poll

The idea of ​​a federal France appeals to 71% of French people – LINFO.re – France, Society

Two-thirds of French people ready to lift the taboo on federalism and give power back to local authorities: News – Orange

The French want to give more power to redrawn regions

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Decentralization, territorial identity, demands… French regionalism put to the test of time – IFOP