De Gaulle finishes his term

[RogueBeaver]

If de Gaulle wins the referendum and lives a couple of years longer, who succeeds him? How differently will French politics develop?

[TX Conservative Dem]

What year would De Gaulle's 3rd term end though ?

[MATTROSE94]

What year would De Gaulle's 3rd term end though ?

I think 1974 if I'm not mistaken.

[Barnes]

What year would De Gaulle's 3rd term end though ?

I think 1974 if I'm not mistaken.

De Gaulle's second term was slated to end in 1972; a hypothetical third term would have ended in 1979.  Before 2000, the President served seven year terms with no term limits.

[TX Conservative Dem]

Now the French presidency is limited to 2 terms.

[hcallega]

I still think Pompidou probably succeeds him if De Gaulle passes away before 1974. If he lasts to the end of his term, I'd expect someone like Pierre Messmer to step forward. The biggest long-term impact is probably a greater acceptance of decentralized power in France, and also that the Prime Minister becomes President if the President passes away. I don't see De Gaulle serving much longer having a great impact on the politics of France.