France’s political power vacuum. Hope beyond hopelessness

In the spring of 2014, municipal and then European Parliament elections will test the popularity of France’s Socialists two years after François Hollande came to power. The verdict may be harsh, given the drift at the top and the deterioration of the French economy.

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ESO: Background information: François Hollande’s legitimacy crisis is a threat to the French republic http://www.europeansources.info/record/francois-hollandes-legitimacy-crisis-is-a-threat-to-the-french-republic/

France24, 01.01.14: Hollande vows to create jobs in New Year's address http://www.france24.com/en/20131231-hollande-vows-create-jobs-new-years-address-france/

Euro|Topics: Who's saying what: Pressure on Hollande grows http://www.eurotopics.net/en/home/debatten/links-2013-05-hollande-unter-zugzwang/

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