The Federation of the Democratic and Socialist Left (Fédération de la gauche démocrate et socialiste or FGDS) was a conglomerate of French center-left non-Communist forces. It was composed of the Socialist French Section of the Workers International (Section française de l'Internationale ouvrière or SFIO), Radical Party and several leftwing republican groups led by François Mitterrand. A number of political organizations have called themselves the Radical Party, or have Radical as part of their name. ... (October 26, 1916 – January 8, 1996) was a French politician. ...

This federation was founded to support François Mitterrand's candidature at the 1965 presidential election. But it was divided about question of the relations with the French Communist Party, which had the leadership on the left. (October 26, 1916 – January 8, 1996) was a French politician. ... Second Round First Round See also President of France France Politics of France Categories: | | ... The French Communist Party (French: Parti communiste français or PCF) is a political party in France which advocates the principles of communism. ...

During the May 68 events, François Mitterrand annouced his candidature for an anticipated presidential election. He thought Charles de Gaulle resigned after a defeat in the referendum about sharing-profit of the companies. Finally, referendum did never take place and De Gaulle won the June 1968 legislative election. May 1968 poster: Be young and keep quiet In May 1968 a general insurrection broke out across France. ... Charles André Joseph Marie de Gaulle ( ) (22 November 1890 – 9 November 1970), in France commonly referred to as le général de Gaulle, was a French military leader and statesman. ...

François Mitterrand was considered as responsible for this failure. In November 1968, he resigned and the federation exploded. He came to the conclusion that he need a real and big political party. That's why he undertook to conquer the Socialist Party, which replaced the SFIO in 1969. The emblem of the French Socialist Party The Socialist Party (Parti Socialiste or PS), founded in 1969, is the main opposition party in France. ...