France 24 examines democracy in France and around the world
The programme considers a French presidential election poll, the global effects of US politics and explanations for democratic backsliding.
France 24 has examined the state of democracy in France and globally in a programme released for the United Nations’ International Day of Democracy.
The programme, “How is Democracy Doing?”, considers a Le Monde-Ipsos poll on the French presidential election. The source package does not provide the poll’s results, methodology or fieldwork dates.
It also examines studies on the effect of US politics on democracy around the world. The studies and their findings are not identified in the supplied material.
France 24 further addresses what it describes as a common misperception: that democratic backsliding is caused by democracy failing to deliver.
The programme was issued and modified on 16 September 2026. Its discussion covers democratic trends in France and internationally.
