Politics & Government

Overseas Départements of France Established

French Guiana, Guadeloupe, Martinique, and Réunion were officially designated as overseas départements of France. This change granted these territories the same legal status as mainland France, significantly enhancing their political and administrative integration. The move was part of a broader decolonization trend post-World War II, allowing these regions greater representation in French politics and access to social services and benefits under French law.

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