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The Fourth Republic culminated in the establishment of the Fifth Republic in 1958 with Charles de Gaulle as its first president. This era witnessed the decolonization of many French territories but also saw some territories remain integrated into France as overseas departments.
By the 21st century, France has evolved into a developed nation with the seventh-largest economy globally, a permanent member of the United Nations Security Council, and a leading member of the European Union, the Eurozone, and other international organizations. President Emmanuel Macron's election in 2017 and his reelection in 2022 exemplify the country’s ongoing political evolution amid a dynamic global landscape.