The type of government established in France after World War II was the Fourth Republic. Formed in 1946, the Fourth Republic was characterized by a parliamentary system with a weak executive branch, which made it difficult to govern effectively. Political instability arose from frequent changes in government and ongoing conflicts within various political factions. While it achieved some economic recovery and social reform, the Fourth Republic ultimately struggled to address pressing issues such as decolonization. It was succeeded by the Fifth Republic in 1958, which established a stronger presidential system under Charles de Gaulle.