Conservative Fillon Triumphs in French Center-Right Primary
Voters pick the socially conservative François Fillon over the pro-European centrist Alain Juppé.
Alain Juppé
For French Right, Juppé Is the Safe Choice
Both Republican candidates could defeat Marine Le Pen, but François Fillon would be weaker against a centrist.
Russia Divides French Right’s Presidential Contenders
François Fillon and Nicolas Sarkozy seek rapprochement. Alain Juppé rejects “Russophilia”.
Former Premiers Knock Sarkozy Out of Presidential Contest
François Fillon and Alain Juppé force Nicolas Sarkozy out of the Republican primary.
Sarkozy’s Hard Line Pushes Center-Right Voters to Juppé
The former French president’s uncompromising law-and-order rhetoric is turning away center-right voters.
British EU Exit Divides French Presidential Hopefuls
Nicolas Sarkozy calls for sweeping treaty changes. Alain Juppé argues for more of the same.