Issued in 1996, this 3.00-franc commemorative stamp from France honors the 50th anniversary of the Conseil Économique et Social (Economic and Social Council), founded in 1946. The design by Forget and Durand-Mégret features the distinctive dome and assembly hall of the Palais d’Iéna in Paris, crowned by the French tricolor flag. The vivid red background symbolizes vitality and civic dialogue, reflecting the Council’s consultative role in France’s democratic process. A fine example of institutional philately from the Fifth Republic.