Like the Gaullist Union of Democrats for the Republic in 1968, the PS obtained an absolute parliamentary majority. The French Communist Party (PCF) obtained its poorest result since 1936 and lost the half of its MPs, most of them to the PS. However, four Communists became members of Pierre Mauroy's government.
The PS gained a complete parliamentary majority in 1968, similar to the Gaullist Union of Democrats for the Republic in 1968. The French Communist Party (PCF) experienced its worst performance since 1936 and lost half of its seats, with most going to the PS. Four Communists were appointed to Pierre Mauroy's government.