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PS (Socialist Party)
The late past President Francois Mitterrand, former prime
ministers Michel Rocard and Lionel Jospin are afi liated with
this party. Dominique Strauss-Kahn, before his downfall with
a chambermaid in New York, was expected to run in 2012.
Les Verts (The Greens)
Considered centre-left and merged in 2010 with Europe
Ecologie. Led by Cécile Dul ot.
Front National (The National Front)
The right wing, now led by Marine Le Pen, daughter of Jean-
Marie Le Pen, has moderated its views on non-Christian
populations.
Mo Dem (The Democrative Movement)
Centrist, social liberal and pro-European, this group is run by
Francois Bayrou, who failed in three way elections in 2007.
Nouveau Centre (New Center)
Formed from the UDF in 2007 and allied with UMP, led by
Harvé Morin.
MNR (Mouvement National Républicain)
Led by Bruno Mégret, they claim immigrants with non-
Western European cultural background destabilise France.
Currency
The euro € became the sole currency of France on 1 January
2002. You will still see French franc amounts given in store
receipts along with the Euro amount.
Gross Domestic Product
US$ 1.871 trillion (2006 est.)
Agricultural Products
Beef, cereals, dairy products, i sh, potatoes, sugar beets, beef,
wheat, wine grapes
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