French citizens living abroad also enjoy representation in the lower house, the National Assembly, through eleven designated constituencies.
Three seats were reserved for "Councilors of the Republic" (senators) representing Français de l’extérieur (French from outside) living in Europe, the Americas and Asia-Oceania.
The 84-member Conseil supérieur des Français de l'étranger (CSFE) served as the electoral college.
[1] Senators of French citizens living abroad (Français Établis Hors De France) during the French Fifth Republic were:[3][4] In July 2003 the term was reduced to six years and the series changed to Series 1 and 2, with a transitional period until 2010.
[1] Senators of French citizens living abroad (Français Établis Hors De France) elected during the transition were:[3][4] Senators of French citizens living abroad (Français Établis Hors De France) elected after the transition were:[3][4]