A moody lot: France
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The troubles in France continue with talks of corruption in the administration of Pres Jacques Chirac, a government capitulation to striking bus drivers, a poorly-handled attempt at privatizing the Thompson electronics and defense group, and an unemployment rate of 12.6%.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1996
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Don't bet on it: France
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Edouard Balladur may not be the shoe-in candidate for president in France that newspapers say he is. His lead in the polls has dropped and rival candidate Jacques Chirac is mounting a campaign against him. The Socialist Party has no candidate.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1995
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About turn
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French president, Jacques Chirac, supports a reduction in the French presidency to five from seven years. The implications of this are examined in detail.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 2000
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