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Jacques Chirac

French President Jacques Chirac confirms in a televised address that he will not be seeking a third term in office in next month's poll.
Ref. BBC

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I do not think many will regret Jacques Chirac's decision. He is mostly noted for his rebellious tone (or should I say "independent") and stance of doing of what he wants to do regardless of what others think.

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Right-Wing Nicolas Sarkozy Wins French Presidency, Thousands Protest in Streets of Paris

In France, conservative candidate Nicolas Sarkozy has been elected to be the country's new president. Sarkozy won a clear victory over Socialist rival Segolene Royal with 53% of the vote to her 47%. The estimated turnout of 84%
was the highest in France in three decades.
Ref. https://www.democracynow.org/article.pl?sid=07/05/07/1411217

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Chirac formally probed over scam

French ex-President Jacques Chirac is questioned over alleged embezzlement while he was Paris mayor.
Ref. https://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/europe/7105478.stm

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FRANCE - POLITICS: Would-be leaders unveil manifestos for the Socialist Party
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Candidates to the leadership of France's bitterly divided Socialists presented their manifestos before a party committee Tuesday, with four platforms emerging as the most credible. A new leader will be elected at the party congress in November.
Source: France24 - france

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Cleared

A Paris court clears former French Prime Minister Dominique de Villepin of smearing Nicolas Sarkozy in 2004 as the two men vied for power. Ref. BBC

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FRANCE: Opposition Socialists set October date for primaries
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France's opposition Socialist Party announced on Tuesday that it will hold two rounds of primaries on October 9 and October 16 to determine who will be the party's candidate to challenge President Nicolas Sarkozy in 2012.
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