Historical National Assembly of France

Single Delegate

H-NAF

It is 1958. Within the great halls of Palais Bourbon sits the first National Assembly of the Fifth French Republic (NAF), a pillar of democratic power. As the lower house of Parliament, the NAF holds the mandate to shape the laws of the land, dissolve the government of France, and steer the destiny of the Republic. Its 576 deputies, are elected by the populace to represent their passion and concerns and voice at a national scale. Despite the military coup that formed the Fifth French Republic, the National Assembly pulses at the steady heart of France’s turbulent yet resilient democratic tradition, embodying the spirit of liberté.

Dynamic Agenda

In the chaotic dawn of the Fifth Republic, France stands at a truly historic crossroads. Old problems remain as the flames of rebellion rage in Algiers, while new issues arise as the modern constitution leads to cries for independence echoing across the African continent. The French colonial empire – once a vast monolith – is unable to handle the weight of nationalist movements, enhanced international scrutiny, and internal dissent.

As deputies take their seats inside the great hall of the Palais Bourbon, they will confront not only the Algiers Crisis but the moral, political, and economic ramifications of greater decolonization. In the short 5 years that they spend in office, the deputies must weave through a minefield of national pride, revolutionary fervour, and global pressure to ensure the continued survival of the fledgling republic.

So, dear deputy, will you create a stronger colonial empire, a lone metropolitan France, or establish a more cunning arrangement?

The future of France lays in your hands.