Thwack the law: France
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The French public distrusts the country's judicial system, complaining that it is slow, politically biased and not fair. Pres Jacques Chirac has a two-tiered proposal to examine the system's problems, focusing on cutting government ties and the protection of the presumption of innocence.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1997
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Crossed fingers in France
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Chirac has called for elections in hopes of gaining more solid support for his administration and his economic reforms. His center-right coalition has become more fractious and critical of him, and the Socialists are his best hope for support from the left.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1997
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Chirac's gamble: will France vote for economic pain and the euro?
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French Pres Jacques has called for an early election to take place in May 1997. His decision is risky, as the outcome could improve France's economy and lead to a single European currency, or it could result in a win for the Socialists.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1997
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