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DISCUSSES THE RECENT SUCCESSES OF THE FRENCH SOCIALIST PARTY AND SOME PROBLEMS THE PARTY IS CURRENTLY FACING. THE PARTY HAS A CAPABLE AND POPULAR LEADER, A STRONG ELITE, AN INCREASING AND ENTHUSIASTIC MEMBERSHIP, AND STRONG ELECTORAL APPEAL. HOWEVER, THE PARTY IS DIVIDED OVER A FEW ISSUES. TROUBLE WITH THE COMMUNISTS LOOM, AS PROBABLE AND ALIENATION OF CENTRIST VOTERS IS LIKELY.

Since 1978 the system has evolved through 4 stages, during which the alliance between the Socialist and Communist parties collapsed, the National Front emerged as an electoral force, and the RPR-UDF centre-right coalition became deeply divided. These developments reflect pressure from within the parties, changes in the electorate, and modifications of electoral rules and institutional patterns. (Abstract amended)

THE AUTHOR ENDEAVORS TO ASSESS THE IMPACT OF MITTERAND'S PRESIDENCY ON FRENCH POLITICS AND FRENCH SOCIALISM. BUT SUCH AN ASSESSMENT IS INEVITABLY A PARTIAL AND INTERIM REPORT, BECAUSE THE FULL IMPACT OF SEVERAL SOCIALIST REFORMS (NOTABLY THOSE CONCERNING DECENTRALIZATION AND WORKERS' RIGHTS) WILL ONLY BECOME APPARENT AFTER SEVERAL YEARS OF IMPLEMENTATION.

Argues that the appearance of electoral inconsistency is misleading; examination reveals that the defeat of Chirac, the victory of Mitterrand and the minimal success of the President's parliamentary coalition were all interlinked. (Abstract amended)

The constitution indicates that the PM should play the key leadership role as head of the government. But for all but the 1966-68 cohabitation, the President has assumed this role. Examines the constitutional positions and media images of both. Assesses the resources at the disposal of the PM, the President and ministers. (SJK)

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