Social + comm Flashcards
Crucial factor in Mitts ascendancy
was not a member of a Party so none of the smaller Parties such as the radicals or the influential SFIO could argue
Who comprised the FGDS
radicals and the SFIO
How were Mitterrand’s long term goals reduced in 78?
at the renegotiations of the 1977 CC the renewal fell apart
Was the 1978 parliamentary election loss a saving grace?
Yes as it meant Mitterrand’s PS’s reputation was not damaged in time for the 1981 elections
Rivalry under Mitts first years
potential tensions in the Mauroy premiership given the challenge to the Presidency that Mauroy and Rocard had made
unfavourable economic situation first years of Mitts term
US recession hit
PCF depended…
too much on alliances during the 70s and as a result compromised municipal positions
why did chèvenement lead the MDC out of the PS?
he did so because he disagreed with the Maastricht Treaty
What issue has been a long term division between the PCF and the PS?
the EC/EU- seen as a capitalist movement with liberal ambitions
The EU does however provide a place for delegates to represent the workers rights and influence the European Policy on the issue
Which PM has emphasised the role of the presidential model
Debré announced that the UNR was only there as it was in tune with the values that DG tried to promote
