Night of the long roses: France
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French Socialist Party leader Michel Rocard's dismissal of Laurent Fabius as party secretary has alienated many high-ranking party members, many of whom have resigned in protest. Rocard's emphasis on a leftist political strategy may split the party and doom his presidential aspirations.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1993
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Mark Twain and Mark Antony: French Socialists
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Michel Rocard held a 'etats generaux' for 2,800 Socialist Party delegates to discuss the future of the party. Leaders seemed to reaffirm many traditional socialist goals while also planning a recovery plan to make the party cohesive enough to attract new members.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1993
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Pour mieux sauter: France
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Former Socialist prime minister Michel Rocard is proposing the formation of a new party consisting of environmentalists, Communists, centrists and Socialists. The Socialist Party is currently in a state of disintegration.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1993
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