The right: Divisions and cleavages in fin de siecle France

In contrast to the initial 23 years of the French Fifth Republic, in recent decades the previously dominant right has had to alternate in power or even share power with the left. The 1995 presidential election saw the return of a (neo-)Gaullist, Jacques Chirac, to the presidency.

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Published in:West European politics 1999-10, Vol.22 (4), p.38-56
Main Author: Hainsworth, Paul
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Conflict
France
Government
Ideological Struggle
Left wing parties
Nationalism
Political cleavages
Political culture
Political Development
Political parties
Political systems
Politics
Presidential elections
Right wing parties
Right Wing Politics
Rightist
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Summary:In contrast to the initial 23 years of the French Fifth Republic, in recent decades the previously dominant right has had to alternate in power or even share power with the left. The 1995 presidential election saw the return of a (neo-)Gaullist, Jacques Chirac, to the presidency.
ISSN:0140-2382
1743-9655
DOI:10.1080/01402389908425332