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The author highlights the significance of the January 2, 1956 general election in France. It is asserted that the campaign was divisive, and the premiership of Guy Mollet which followed is explored with a focus on ensuing conflicts between France and Algeria. It is explained that by the end of 1956 the Republican Front was a left-wing government carrying out a right-wing policy that effectively paved the way for the May 1958 overthrowing of the Fourth Republic.

Explores the middle part of French politician Francois Mitterrand's career, focusing on his role in France's Fourth Republic (1946-58). Mitterrand as a conservative; Membership in the Union Democratique et Socialiste de Resistance (UDSR); Mitterrand's move to the left.

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).

The article analyzes labor unrest in France. The country, as reported, is on a verge of a political crisis as the Socialists in the government have refused to accept further postponement of wage concessions to the French workers. As stated, tensions have escalated after the devaluation of the France's national currency Franc, which according to the French workers have increased the index of retail prices. The workers, as reported, are demanding increase in wages to compensate the price rise.

Examines the political and economic situation in France. France still the classical center of internationalism and democracy in all Western Europe; Urgent need for U.S. economic assistance; Author's claim that French politics is highly unstable and subject to immense pressures, and American aid given to France on a non-political basis, would strengthen democracy; Problems with coal and wheat shortages; Possible rise to power of Charles de Gaulle; Communist leaders' belief that American support is de Gaulle's one weapon; Belief of de Gaulle's advisers that American aid is forthcoming in view of the Truman Doctrine.

The article offers news briefs concerning issues in United States and world politics. The article comments on U.S. President Harry Truman announcing a plan for the unification of the U.S. armed forces, which involves the creation of a new office holder, Secretary of National Defense. Socialist Vincent Auriol has become the first President of the Fourth French Republic.

The article examines the power of the United Nations and focuses on the tensions between the United Nations and France. According to the author, France needs a political policy that supports European unification, develops an alliance with the United States, and restores diplomatic relations with the United Nations.

Presents news briefs pertaining to world politics. Friedrich Ebert's election as mayor of Berlin, Germany; Russians' attempt to formalize and finalize the West-East split of Berlin; Socialist Andre Philip's appeal to the French National Assembly to keep its concern over Germany's future within the framework of a united Europe concept; Expected surplus of Great Britain; Restoration of democracy in Costa Rica; Erection of a monument in India to the memory of a man who had spent most of his life trying to lift a centuries-old curse from human beings.

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.

The article offers world news briefs for the week of August 13, 1945. The article discusses the treatment of Jews in Europe by the U.S. military following World War II, the return of imperialism in Asia following the war, and the possible end to civil war in China. Further article topics include the full-employment bill being revised in the U.S. Congress and the success of the Socialist Party in French politics.

The article offers world news briefs for the week of May 14, 1945. Particular focus is given to a review of U.S. military operations during World War II and the disappearance of Adolf Hitler. Other topics which are discussed include the political changes occurring in France, the sovereignty of the city of Trieste, taken from the Germans, and the veto of a bill by U.S. President Harry Truman involving special privileges for the farm bloc.

Focuses on the contribution of France's deepening division on the issue of the European Defense Community in enabling the French Communist Party to break out of the political isolation. Interest of the Communists to work with all Frenchmen regardless of political affiliation, who were opposed to the Treaties of Bonn and Paris; Measure of weird cooperation between the Communist Party and individual Gaullists produced by opposition to the European Army; Attempt of the Communist Party to demonstrate to Socialist supporters that the party was an agent of French capitalism and American imperialism.

Reports political developments in France as of May 1956. Administration of the National Assembly by socialist Andre Le Troquer and minority minister Guy Mollet; Postponement of the 17th Congress of the Communist International; Increase in the number of ballots cast for Communist candidates.

Comments on issues and events related to the January 1956 parliamentary elections in France. Explanation that the problem in African colonies prompted the call for elections in France; Examination on the results of previous parliamentary elections in the country; Importance of a majority party victory in order to pursue constitutional amendment; Leadership of Pierre Mendes-France; Challenge of the communists; Economic problem facing the country.

The article focuses on the Fourth French Republic which is being ripped apart at the seams. The sound of the tearing was plainly audible during the National Assembly debate on Edgar Faure's policy in North Africa. The formal issue in that debate was confidence in the present French government; the real issues were the continued existence of the present republican and democratic French state, and the nature of a different--militarized if not dictatorial--state role in the defense of the West and the free world.

The article discusses the selection of lawyer Pierre Pflimlin to be the Prime Minister of France and the country's lack of funds in its treasury in 1957. It states that French President René Coty summoned Pflimlin to his office at the Elysee Palace. After their talk, the President told Pflimlin to try to do it immediately and try to establish it solid. It mentions that in June, the government lent 80 billion francs from the Bank of France for its weekly payroll.

The article reports on politics and government in France in 1953. It discusses the efforts of former French Prime Minister Georges Bidault to convince the National Assembly to allow him to form his own government. The Assembly rejected his proposals. Assembly president Edouard Herriot comments on the rising campaign against the French parliamentary regime. Bidault is the third Premier designated by French President Vincent Auriol in three weeks.

The article discusses several political and economical crises faced by the French government. The budget deficit of the country along with its foreign trade deficit brought forth to its inability to discuss currency convertibility in Western Europe. It also looks into its huge gap in trade accounts, constitutional weakness, and its foreign relation with the U.S. The growing population and its industrial plants are seen as important elements of strength in France.

The article reports that France politics, in early 1953, had focused on foreign affairs. With Rene Mayer replacing Antoine Pinay as Premier, it says that France is securing its position in Indo-China and North America and is planning for a military partnership with West Germany via the European Defense Community (EDC) treaty. It notes that these moves have created problems for the U.S., specially its Western European policy, and that Mayer may cut budget for defense and civilian expenditures.

The article discusses the new government of France in 1951 and the issues that it needs to deal with. According to the author, French Premier Rene Pleven's cabinet is full of veteran political and economic personalities including Foreign Minister Robert Schuman, Defense Minister Georges Bidault, and Finance Minister Rene Mayer. The author says that the main problem of the Pleven administration is the lack of political support.

The article offers information on the political leadership of France's Prime Minister Felix Gaillard. It states that Gaillard is regarded as the youngest leader of France since the ruling of France's First Consul Napoleon Bonaparte in 1799. It mentions that being the Prime Minister, Gaillard's programs for France include the pursue of the war in Algeria, the reduction of 100 billion francs in the government expenditures, and the enforcement of new taxes and price regulations.

The article discusses the reaction of French people regarding the political crisis in France. It says that the French national radio did not stay on air to announce the result of the National Assembly which mowed down Socialist Guy Mollet. Meanwhile, President René Coty has called for Minister of Finance Felix Gaillard to form a government that will defend the republic. Moreover, Gaillard has to persuade the conservatives and Socialists who keep rejecting one another's candidates.

At the last Socialist conference Léon Blum called Gaullism the "most immediate" danger facing France. The centrist bloc in Parliament is not a majority--some 300 deputies in all out of 618 --and its trump card, the plan Mayer, has emerged from debate considerably watered down by concessions to deputies of the Dalader stripe whose main backing at election time comes from wealthy farmers. Gaullist propagandists are adopting a strident, aggressive tone which appears superficially to confirm Blum's prognosis. But a close examination indicates that for the moment the Gaullists are losing ground.

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 reports on the cabinet formed by French Prime Minister René Pleven in 1951. Robert Schuman will continue as Foreign Minister, while René Mayer will serve as Minister of Economic Affairs. Georges Bidault has been appointed minister of National Defense. The Socialists refused to join Pleven's government, but made a commitment to support it.

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.

This article focuses on the French stand regarding the European and German questions discussed at the Brussels conference, held in Brussels, Belgium. The French again have refused to give a clear-cut decision on Economic Development Commission (EDC). Real subject of the debate in the French National Assembly was how to make an urgently necessary contribution to world peace. The ultimate decision was less about how France is to take her place in some form of European army than about how Germany was to keep a place among the Western nations of the free world. Both questions, despite the efforts of Pierre Mendés-France, member of French Free Forces, are left unanswered. Chancellor of Federal republic of Germany, Konrad Adenauer's position is steadily growing less strong. The first question to be decided by the debate in the French Assembly directly and personally concerned Adenauer's immediate past as well as his future. Mendés-France said before the Brussels conference, at the conference and afterward that such a majority didn't exist and couldn't be made under present circumstances.

Focuses on the political and economic problems of France evident in its foreign policy and relations. Comparison of the crisis faced by President René Coty with those faced by former U.S. president Franklin D. Roosevelt; Problem in the framework of the worst crisis in the relations between the French people and the U.S. government since the Liberation; Need of the country for a political and economic program like the New Deal; Claim that the protection and rigidities of the economy have lasted long enough to have permitted a basic deformation of the French society.