'Small' candidate with big ambitions for France
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Philippe de Villiers, a candidate in the French presidential elections, acknowledges that he has no chance of entering the second-round run-off, but is still campaigning very vigorously. He is likely to receive around 5% of the vote, according to latest opinion polls, but the situation could change at the last minute, giving him a certain influence over which candidates go through to the second round. His appearance and personality appeal to ordinary people, even though he comes from an aristocratic family, and he is already a member of the European Parliament.
Publication Name: The Independent
Subject: Retail industry
ISSN: 0951-9467
Year: 1995
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Swinging voters keep contenders on their toes
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There will be a wide range of candidates in the forthcoming first round of the French presidential elections, representing many different political views. However, it is likely that the majority of voters will favour conventional candidates, with most votes going to the centre-right and centre-left. The main focus will be on the two places in the second round, which will probably be contested by Lionel Jospin, Jacques Chirac and Edouard Balladur.
Publication Name: The Independent
Subject: Retail industry
ISSN: 0951-9467
Year: 1995
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Trains halt as France takes axe to branch lines
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French railwaymen are currently striking in protest against the government's five-year 'development project' for the railway network, which could see a dramatic reduction in the scope of the network. There are currently 20,000 miles of railway lines in operation in France, but planned regionalisation of many lines would lead to extensive closures. Railwaymen fear that this will prompt widespread job losses.
Publication Name: The Independent
Subject: Retail industry
ISSN: 0951-9467
Year: 1995
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