French Fourth Republic

The French Fourth Republic was the republican government of France from October 27, 1946, to October 4, 1958, operating under a new constitution. It was a parliamentary republic that, despite political dysfunction and frequent changes in government, experienced significant economic growth and the rebuilding of social institutions and industry after World War II, aided by the Marshall Plan. This period also marked the beginning of rapprochement with Germany, leading to future European cooperation. However, the republic struggled with decolonization and ultimately collapsed due to a series of crises, including the Algerian crisis of 1958. It was dissolved on October 5, 1958, and replaced by the French Fifth Republic.