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François Fillon: If only we had known...

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Story by

Matthieu Amaré

Translation by:

Lara Bullens

Politics

The results of France’s right-wing primaries were nothing short of shocking. Fillon himself described them as "a wave that contradicted all predicted scenarios" after learning that he had won a 70% landslide in the polls. It is a significant number, as it represents the considerable freedom Fillon will have during his presidential campaign. But freedom to do what, exactly? 

We made a point of François Fillon’s motives and goals for the upcoming presidential election. What ideas does he have up his sleeve for Europe and its youth? 

Story by

Matthieu Amaré

Je viens du sud de la France. J'aime les traditions. Mon père a été traumatisé par Séville 82 contre les Allemands au foot. J'ai du mal avec les Anglais au rugby. J'adore le jambon-beurre. Je n'ai jamais fait Erasmus. Autant vous dire que c'était mal barré. Et pourtant, je suis rédacteur en chef du meilleur magazine sur l'Europe du monde.

Translated from Primaire de la droite et du centre : Fillon, si on savait...