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Protecting freedom and fundamental rights
Defending the interest of people
Promoting high standards of public governance

The Council of State advises the Government on the preparation of bills, ordinances and certain decrees. It also answers the Government’s queries on legal affairs and conducts studies upon the request of the Government or through its own initiative regarding administrative or public policy issues.

The Council of State is the highest administrative jurisdiction - it is the final arbiter of cases relating to executive power, local authorities, independent public authorities, public administration agencies or any other agency invested with public authority.

In discharging the dual functions of judging as well as advising the Government, the Council of State ensures that the French administration operates in compliance with the law. It is therefore one of the principal guarantees of the rule of law in the country.

The Council of State is also responsible for the day-to-day management of the administrative tribunals and courts of appeal.

Every year, 110 bills, 900 drafts of decrees and 3,000 non-statutory texts are examined by the Council of State.