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What is the French term for the situation when the president and prime minister come from opposing political parties and must share executive power?

Answer: Cohabitation — Cohabitation has occurred three times in the Fifth Republic: 1986-88 (Mitterrand/Chirac), 1993-95 (Mitterrand/Balladur), and 1997-2002 (Chirac/Jospin).

Cohabitation has occurred three times in the Fifth Republic: 1986-88 (Mitterrand/Chirac), 1993-95 (Mitterrand/Balladur), and 1997-2002 (Chirac/Jospin).

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