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dated September 30, 1958: French constitution

France’s new constitution to be promulgated officially within a week, clears the way for the establishment of the Fifth Republic. Elections for a new National Assembly will be held, probably in mid-November and a special electoral college will elect the President of the Republic for the next seven years. General De Gaulle is expected to become President and he will appoint the next Prime Minister– possibly M. Guy Mollet, the former Prime Minister. The Constitution is designed to strengthen the power of the President and the Government while restricting the role of Parliament.

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