Institut Pierre-Mendès-France

The Institut Pierre-Mendès-France (IPMF) is a French association recognized as being of public utility, dedicated to the memory of Pierre Mendès France. Created in 1985, it supports studies, works, or achievements that correspond in inspiration or content to the conceptions defended by P.M.F. To this end, it directs researchers and students wishing to work on the life or action of P.M.F. toward the various centers conserving his archives. The institute also organizes events such as a colloquium on Pierre Mendès France, France, and antisemitism held on 19 November 2025, and collaborates on publications, including a biography of Pierre Mendès France in the 'Quelle Histoire' collection aimed at young readers.

The Institut Pierre-Mendès-France (IPMF) was created in 1985. It is a French association recognized as being of public utility, dedicated to the memory of Pierre Mendès France. The institute supports studies, works, or achievements that correspond in inspiration or content to the conceptions defended by P.M.F., and directs researchers and students wishing to work on his life or action toward the various centers conserving his archives. In 2025, the IPMF organized a colloquium on Pierre Mendès France, France, and antisemitism, held on 19 November 2025 at the Musée d'Art et d'Histoire du Judaïsme, with support from the Dilcrah and in partnership with Akadem. The institute also collaborated on a biography of Pierre Mendès France in the 'Quelle Histoire' collection, aimed at young readers from age 6 and up.

1. 1Institut Pierre MENDES FRANCE La démocratie est d'abord un état d'espritmendes-france.fr
2. 2Actualités : Quelle Histoire : Pierre Mendès France • Institut Pierre MENDES FRANCEmendes-france.fr
3. 3Actualités : Colloque : Pierre Mendès France, la France et l’antisémitisme • Institut Pierre MENDES FRANCEmendes-france.fr
4. 4Actualités : Vidéo et photos du colloque du mercredi 19 novembre 2025 • Institut Pierre MENDES FRANCEmendes-france.fr