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Chapter 2 France Robert Elgie

France Introduction The Fifth Republic in Context The political institutions of the Fifth Republic Political parties in France France’s European policy

Introduction Fifth Republic established in different Constitutions since 1789 Revolution Sometimes regime transition has been bloody and violent – e.g. the end of the Paris Commune in 1871

The Fifth Republic in context Algerian independence movement undermined Fourth Republic General Charles de Gaulle seen as potentially unifying president De Gaulle agreed to Presidency, on the condition that a new Republic be created

The Political Institutions of the Fifth Republic A presidentialized system of government France formally has a semi-presidential executive President has a large role in French government, especially under de Gaulle De Gaulle’s legacy has created a tradition of ‘presidential leadership’ Under cohabitation the president’s role is greatly reduced

Presidents in the Fifth Republic ( ) Charles de Gaulle (gaullist) Georges Pompidou (gaullist) Valéry Giscard d’Estaing (centre-right liberal) François Mitterand (socialist) 1995-Jacques Chirac (gaullist/centre-right)

Periods of cohabitation President Mitterand (socialist) and PM Chirac (gaullist) President Mitterand (socialist) and PM Balladur (gaullist) 1997 – 2002President Chirac (gaullist) and PM Jospin(socialist)

The wider French state French political system traditionally viewed as highly state-centred Power and influence of French public sector has declined Tradition of dirigiste economic and social policy European Union has undermined ability of French state to implement its traditional dirigiste policy French state decentralized since 1982

Political parties in France Two-block, multi-party system –Socialist-led left block (includes Communists and Greens) –Right block: Union for a Popular Majority (UMP) –National Front (FN) exists on the far-right

France’s European policy France was founder member of EC Strong supporter of CAP Mitterand was important force behind Maastricht Treaty Lack of domestic support for further European integration 29 May 2005: France voted against the European Constitution