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French Presidency: Can François Hollande make good on his promises?

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During the presidential election campaign, François Hollande made ​​many promises, notably on foreign policy. Now elected, will he be able to keep them and fulfill his ambitions?

POLITICS
By FRANCE 24

On the set:

  • Christian Makarian, Managing Editor, L'Express;
  • Christian Malard, Foreign Affairs Editor, France 3 TV;
  • A. Craig Copetas, Senior writer, Bloomberg. 
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