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Thanasis Priftis, Online campaign manager of PASOK (Greek Socialist Party)

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The battle for the French presidency is finally coming to an end on May 6th. Meanwhile, in Greece, voters will elect their new Parliament the same day. Could this week be a turning point in politics? How far can citizens take back power through web campaigns and social media? Marjorie Paillon speaks to Thanasis Priftis, a Greek political and digital expert currently observing François Hollande's online campaign here in France.

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Peter Gumbel, Paris Correspondent, Time Magazine
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Peter Gumbel, Paris Correspondent, Time Magazine

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