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The 9 pages that link to French presidential election, each with the reason it gives.

• FranceBroader topic: The direct election gives the presidency a distinct popular mandate.

• French Fifth RepublicRelated: Direct presidential elections became a defining mechanism of Fifth Republic politics.

• President of FranceRelated: It determines who holds the office and confers its democratic mandate.

• François MitterrandRelated: Mitterrand won the presidency in 1981 and secured reelection in 1988.

• French Constitution of 1958Related: The constitution’s original indirect selection was replaced by direct popular election, changing presidential legitimacy.

• François HollandeNarrower topic: Hollande won the presidency in the 2012 two-round election.

• GaullismRelated: Direct election, introduced in 1962, gave the president a popular mandate central to Gaullist practice.

• Le FigaroRelated: Le Figaro’s campaign reporting and endorsements contribute to national electoral debate.

• Politics of FranceBroader topic: Its winner gains a national mandate and substantial constitutional authority.