Poor France: it still has another five years of Jacques Chirac's presidency to run - never mind the Socialist government

Article Abstract:

French Pres Chirac has proved himself an inept politician, yet hew will continue in office for five more years opposite a socialist government. He was elected on impossible economic promises, and failed to explain reality to the voters afterward. He is responsible for the fall of his own party.

Editorial, Evaluation, Heads of state

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Who's for prime minister?

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Socialist party leader Lionel Jospin is likely to become France's new prime minister if leftists win the second round of elections on Jun 1, 1997. Political centrist Jacques Delors might fill the position if results are close. Other figures in French politics are also discussed.

Political activity, Jospin, Lionel, Delors, Jacques

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Kicking and screaming into 1999

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Recent developments in France and Germany will ensure an unstable beginning for the euro in Jan 1999. France elected a Socialist government opposed to a single currency, and the German government has been forced to back down on a reevaluation of the country's gold reserves.

Planning, Germany, Forecasts and trends, Economic policy, Euro (Currency), Single European market

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