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In politics, presidential succession is a series of steps established by the government of a nation or state to assure a smooth transition of power should the president, vice president, or any other executive authority be unable to complete their duties.

Countries

• Argentina: President of Argentina#The office of Vice-President
• Austria: President of Austria#Succession
• Brazil: Brazilian presidential line of succession
• (Republic of) China: President of the Republic of China#Succession
• DR Congo President of the Democratic Republic of the Congo#Succession
• France President of France#Succession_and_incapacity
• Finland President of Finland#Incapacity and succession
• Germany President of Germany#Succession
• India: President of India#Succession
• Indonesia: President of Indonesia#Line of succession and impeachment
• Ireland: President of Ireland#Succession
• (Republic of) Korea: President of South Korea#Order of succession
• Mexico: President of Mexico#Succession
• Pakistan: President of Pakistan#Line of succession to President of Pakistan
• Peru: Peruvian presidential line of succession
• Philippines: President of the Philippines#Succession
• Poland: Acting President of the Republic of Poland
• Portugal: Portuguese presidential line of succession
• Romania: President of Romania#Succession
• Sri Lanka: Sri Lankan presidential line of succession
• United States: United States presidential line of succession

See also

• Order of succession
• Shadow government
• Continuity of government
• Category:Lines of succession