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Laïcité, extrémité, fragilité: our French-election series in full

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Valérie Pécresse: The Tumultuous Campaign Trail

This chapter explores Valérie Pécresse's campaign for the French presidency, detailing her initial popularity following the Republican primary and the challenges she faces in a competitive election landscape. It highlights her active engagement with voters, the growing enthusiasm for a female candidate, and analyzes her political background as she navigates her role as a credible challenger.

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