France’s Next President
Most French voters believe that the 2017 presidential election will be their last chance to revive France's influence in Europe and forge a new sense of direction. If opinion polls are to be believed, the winner will not be François Hollande or Nicolas Sarkozy, the two most recent presidents, or the far-right leader Marine Le Pen.
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PARIS – In a little more than a year, the French will vote to elect their new president. It is, of course, far too early to make any predictions. If “one week is a long time in politics,” as former British Prime Minister Harold Wilson is reported to have said, then a year is an eternity. And yet, given the high stakes of the outcome for France and Europe, a first assessment should be attempted.