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The article discusses French prime minister Pierre Mendès-France's promise to get peace in Indo-China in 30 days. In just two weeks as prime minister, Mendès-France has already made France to abandon some parts of the Red River Delta peacefully. However, French allies have warned Mendès-France against attempts to change the European Defence Community (EDC).

Focuses on the political issues in France. Discussion on the shakiness of the coalition government ruling; Statement by Representative John Taber, that the best way to help Europe is to restore German industry; Information on General Charles de Gaulle's agitation; Preference by De Gaulle, of monastic solitude of his retreat at Colombey-les-Deux Eglises to the propaganda promoted by his political advisers; Violence by the Communists in the country.

Focuses on political conditions of France with special emphasis on the popularity of the Socialist Party. Overthrow of the government of French Premier Pierre Laval which went down on a vote of no confidence in the Senate, at present dominated by the parties of the Left; Activities of Socialists in France; Events which led to the weakening of Socialist party under the leadership of Léon Blum; Neglect of public opinion on political parties, in French media; Popularity of the Socialist Party in French elections; Decline of the Radical-Socialist party; Refusal of members of the Radical-Socialist party to accept Marxism and its consequences, but they often permit themselves to share political power with the reactionaries; Influence of Marxism on the members of the Socialist Party; Division of the European Socialists into many groups; Reaction of the parties of the right-wing extremists, against the Socialists; Reason for the defeat of French premier Pierre Laval; Decision of the Radical-Socialists, not to oppose the Socialist candidates with their own in districts where the former stood the best chance of winning.

The article presents the results of the French elections in 1951 which produced no large decisions. The main facts include the continued governing power of the Third Force, a coalition of center parties, the defeat of the Communists, and significant gains made by the Gaullists. Election winners include Foreign Minister Robert Schuman, former Premier Georges Bidault and Minister of National Defense Jules Moch.

The article offers information on the possible failure of the French coalition, Third Force and the opportunity for French General Charles de Gaulle to lead the country. It is stated that due to attacks on the Third Force by Communists, there is a possibility that people may choose to let de Gaulle takeover instead of the Communist Party. As stated, de Gaulle has a strong influence in French politics and controls the militant band of his supporters, Rassemblement du Peuple Francais.

The article examines the implication of the demise of the 19th postwar government of France in 1954. The fall has increased the conviction of French allies that the country is reluctant or unable to take its place as a world power. The demise also raised the possibility that Indo-China will fall under communist rule. The Assembly has rejected the proposal of Premier Joseph Lanier not to approve a third Indo-China debate.

Presents information on the current political situation in Italy and France. Attrition of the Communist Third Force in both the countries; Discovery of the "Fascist tendency," by the congress in Venice, Italy, of the Christian Democratic Party; Attempt of the congress to bring about unification of all anti-Communist Socialists; Decision of Christian trade unions in France to cooperate with the communist dominated Confédération Générale Traivailleurs, a French labor party; Apprehensions of various trade unions in France regarding reduction in their social and economic security.

Focuses on political and social conditions in France. Exit of Communist ministers from the coalition government headed by Socialist Premier Paul Ramadier; Information on the strike at the great nationalized Renault SA automobile works and the vote of confidence obtained by the new Ramadier cabinet; Date set as the deadline for French statesman, Leon Blum's experiment in stabilizing wages and deflating prices while attempting simultaneously to boost production and exports; Claim that revolt against the insufficient standard of living was the real determining factor in the Communist decision to withdraw from the government.

The article reports on the failure of the West to significantly reduce the influence of Communism as evidenced by the results of the French and Italian elections in 1951. The election results have indicated that despite all the West's efforts, there were 10 million people in France and Italy who rely on Communism for achieving peace and economic development.

The author comments on the social, political and economic developments in France since the French Revolution. The author points out that the French Revolution did not reach an adequate period of calm for consolidation and that the Frenchmen did not concentrate on political institutions. The author discusses the attempt of the Code of Napoleon to institutionalize liberty and equality and the development of the social classes since the revolution. Issues on the relations between the church and state as tackled by internal French politics are discussed.

Comments on social and political issues around the world as of January 18, 1956. Increase in Communist representation in the French body politic following the January 2 elections in France; State visit of Italian President Giovanni Gronchi in the U.S.; Status of the German Communist Party in Western Germany.

Comments on issues and events related to international affairs and politics as of January 4, 1956. Public opinion in France about the implications of the results of the January elections for the country; Future of Hugh Gaitskell as a leader of socialism and the Labour Party in Great Britain; Causes on the expansion of communism in Asia.