How the French get their choice
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Candidates who win more than 50% of the vote in the May 25, 1997, election will win a seat in France's National Assembly. A second election will be held on Jun 1, 1997, for runoff races. Parties vying for power include Rally for the Republic, the Socialist Party, the Greens and several others.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1997
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More than a spoiler?
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Jean-Pierre Chevenement is regarded as trailing far behind Jacques Chirac and Lionel Jospin in the campaign for the Apr 2002 French presidential elections, but he may win more support than expected. The left-wing Chevenement has attracted support from both left-wing and right-wing voters.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 2001
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Jean-Pierre Chebenement, French Republican
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The French interior minister, Jean-Pierre Chevenement, opposes his government's policy on Corsica, arguing against further autonomy for the island.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 2000
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