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April 24, 2012

France Votes Its Discontents

New York Times, New York Times

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The first-round vote in the French presidential election produced a curious bi-directional backlash - from the left against the policies of austerity and from the right against immigration. The final round, which will be held on May 6, is likely to be important for all of Europe.

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