Is power crossing the Seine, leaving the Élysée to resume its quarters at the Palais Bourbon, as under Vincent Auriol and René Coty?
As soon as there was no absolute majority in the Assembly confirmed on Sunday evening, there was only a cry: "It's the return of the Fourth Republic!"
Is the comparison justified?
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The Fourth Republic died young.
Established in October 1946, this regime collapsed during the crisis of May 1958. The Constitution of the Fourth Constitution sanctioned the omnipotence of the parties.
At the time, the government came from the National Assembly, elected by full proportional representation, and not from the President of the Republic.
The Head of State, appointed by parliamentarians, is confined to a role of representation and influence, which is very real in the case of Auriol.
In economic, social and European matters, the Fourth Republic can be proud of its remarkable record.
On the political level, on the other hand, the regime suffered from several evils which ended up prevailing…
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