Election fever splits French cabinet

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The French government is being split apart by policy differences in the run-up to the presidential election. Prime minister Edouard Balladur is experiencing particular problems because the foreign minister, Alain Juppe, and the trade minister, Alain Madelin, are both key supporters of Jacques Chirac, Balladur's main right-wing rival for the presidency. According to latest opinion polls, Chirac has a slight lead in the first round.

Chirac, Jacques

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Green runner charms the Bretons

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Dominique Voynet, candidate for the Greens in the French presidential election, has a very attractive personality. She comes across well on television and radio and in public meetings and debates, and gives the impression of being sincere, sensible and well-informed. She was a founder member of the French Green Party in 1994, having previously been an environmental activist. She has gained support from both male and female voters.

Voynet, Dominique, Green Party (France)

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Rivals plot to deny Balladur the crown

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Frnch prime minister Edouard Balladur is currently the favourite to be elected president, but he faces very strong competition from right-wing rivals such as Jacques Chirac. He has been criticised for suspending controversial issues until after the election, and his lead in the opinion polls is narrowing. The campaign has become extremely personalised, and this will not necessarily benefit him.

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