Europe's Other Landslide: The French National Assembly Elections of May-June 1997

The heavy defeat suffered by the center-right in France is discussed. The return of a Socialist-led majority and government has radically altered the French political landscape.

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Published in:The Political quarterly (London. 1930) 1997-10, Vol.68 (4), p.412-424
Main Author: Shields, James G.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
1997
Chirac, Jacques René
Coalitions
Election results
Elections
European Union
France
Government and politics
Jospin, Lionel
Juppé, Alain
Lower chamber
National assembly
Parliamentary elections
Politics
Right and Left
Right wing parties
Socialism
Socialist parties
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Summary:The heavy defeat suffered by the center-right in France is discussed. The return of a Socialist-led majority and government has radically altered the French political landscape.
ISSN:0032-3179
1467-923X
DOI:10.1111/1467-923X.00109