Chirac invokes spirit of De Gaulle

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Jacques Chirac, the new president of France, has promised that his presidency will be dynamic, allowing the country to enter the 21st century. At his investiture, he pledged to restore the values and constitutional principles of Charles de Gaulle. Francois Mitterrand, who served as president of France for 14 years, has now taken his leave of French political life, and his farewell speech caused considerable emotion among the crowd which gathered to see him depart.

Mitterrand, Francois

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Hopeful Jacques plays the youth card

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French presidential candidate Jacques Chirac is trying to attract many of the country's young voters, emphasising that he offers change, hope and understanding. He told young people at a recent rally that they are part of France and that they hold the key to a successful future for France. Policies aimed at the young include job-related training and greater equality in university entry.

Young adults

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A new image for a new century

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Many observers are portraying French president-elect Jacques Chirac as a man with forward vision who will take the country into the 21st century. This image in fact contradicts with Chirac's career history and philosophy, as he has been involved in French politics for more than 30 years already. However, he is determined now to be seen as a president committed to 'real change.'

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