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.
Like the Gaullist Union of Democrats for the Republic in 1968, the PS obtained a majority in parliament. The French Communist Party (PCF) achieved its lowest result since 1936 and lost half of its MPs, most of whom joined the PS. However, four Communists became members of Pierre Mauroy's government.