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France History http://WWW.workmall.com/wfb2001/france/french_history_modernization.html Source: France Ministry of Foreigh Affairs, The Library of Congress Country Studies and other sources. . << Back to France History Index Modernization The new constitution created a strong presidency, with powers to name the premier and the Council of Ministers and to preside over their meetings. The legislature was required to give priority to government initiatives and lacked authority over national defense, education, labor, and local government. Under the governments of premiers Michel Debré and Georges Pompidou, the Gaullist regime further advanced modernization of French industry and greatly benefited French agriculture by expanding the Common Market to include agricultural goods.  Back to top

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