French Presidential Election: Nicolas 2007, Francois 2012... Marine 2017?

J.N. PAQUET a year ago Region: France

 The French Republic woke up this morning with quite a hangover, after the surprising result National Front candidate Marine Le Pen achieved in the first round of France’s 2012 Presidential Election. She indeed ... more

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EU Elections: Desperate French Opposition

J.N. PAQUET 4 years ago Region: France

Between 4th and 7th June 2009, the 27 member states of the European Union (EU) will hold its 7th European Parliament elections. About three quarters of the 736 Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) will be elected on S... more

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Jacques Chirac and Francois Pinault Hit St. Tropez

Ground Report 4 years ago Region: France

In early August former French President Jacques Chirac joined multimillionaire businessman Francois Pinault for a lunch at the trendy St. Tropez Club 55.  Here Chirac and Pinault sit down for  their meal in the&n... more

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Chirac will not appeal a sentence after conviction for embezzlement

Vivekananda a year ago Region: France

 Former French President 79, said through a statement that lacks the strength to face a new trial.   Former French President Jacques Chirac (79) , sentenced to two years imprisonment for embezzlement conditiona... more

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