The Republics in France

One of the Presidential candidates wants a 6th Republic. In simple terms what does it mean a new republic. I remember when reading about De Gaulle that he set up a new republic.


An explanation would be appreciated.


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Glyn

Thank you, David. Very very interesting.

Regards Glyn

De Gaulle set up the Fifth Republic in order to reflect his own belief that as with other French monarchs, "l'état c'est moi". He introduced the current presidential system to ensure a strong man at the helm (him) during the exit of France from its colonies particularly in North Africa.

Good article on the changes in the organisation of government and the institutions he created her

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/French_Fifth_Republic

So it's simly to rewrite the constitution? I say simply, the act of saying it is simple, but to actually do it is mammoth I imagine. Thanks for the response.

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Glyn

re-write the constitution forming a fairer, better republic, that's the idea, not sure it always works! interested to see other ideas on teh subject ;-)