Fillon Refuses to Drop Out, Hurting the Right’s Chances in France
By staying in with his integrity damaged, François Fillon makes a right-wing victory less likely.
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By June, France Will Have a More Pro-Russian President
François Fillon’s nomination guarantees that the next French president will be more Russia-friendly.
Conservative Fillon Triumphs in French Center-Right Primary
Voters pick the socially conservative François Fillon over the pro-European centrist Alain Juppé.
François Fillon Leads Revolt of France’s “Discreet Bourgeoisie”
Middle-income voters in small-town France have lost patience after five years of socialism.
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.
First Presidential Primary in France Becomes Sarkozy’s Downfall
The former president fails to quality for the second voting round.
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.
Fillon Unexpectedly Surges in French Presidential Primary
Nicolas Sarkozy’s former prime minister suddenly emerges as a serious contender.
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.
Hardliner Sarkozy Gains Ground in Wake of Terror Attacks
The former French president’s chances of returning to power in 2017 are rising.
British EU Exit Divides French Presidential Hopefuls
Nicolas Sarkozy calls for sweeping treaty changes. Alain Juppé argues for more of the same.
France’s Sarkozy Endorses Two-Speed Europe
The once and possibly future president calls for different levels of integration.
Copé, Macron Highlight Timidity of French Parties
Two politicians who are to the right of their parties call for more liberalization.
Sarkozy’s Republicans Defeat French Nationalists in Runoffs
The former president’s strategy to keep the nationalists out of power seems to be working.