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April 22, 2012

Could France Get a Competent Leader?

John Lichfield, Independent

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In May 1981, a Socialist called François, long derided as a brilliant failure, was elected President of France. In May 2012, another Socialist called François, long derided as a brilliant failure, could become the President of our nearest Continental neighbour.

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