French Socialist Jospin tops first-round president poll; Jospin to face Chirac in run-off

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Jospin received 23.3% of the vote while Chirac received 20.8% in elections held Apr 23, 1995, and the runoff election will be held May 7, 1995. Jospin's first-place finish was a surprise because Chirac led public opinion polls shortly before the election. The dominant issues are addressed.

Presidents, Jospin, Lionel, Presidential elections

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Juppe unveils new government

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Juppe hoped to reduce the deficit and reform the welfare system in France by appointing a new cabinet. The number of government positions fell from 41 to 32. Juppe resigned earlier at the request of French Pres Jacques Chirac, who then asked Juppe to help establish a new administration.

Cabinet system, Juppe, Alain

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Chirac wins French presidential election, defeating socialist Jospin

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Rally for the Republic nominee Jacques Chirac was elected president of France with 52.6% of the vote over Socialist Party candidate Lionel Jospin, who received 47.4% of the vote. Chirac said that his first priority would be to reduce the French jobless rate, which stood at 12.3%.

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