Could France get a female president?

Britain had Margaret Thatcher, Germany has Angela Merkel. Could France get Segolene Royal?

Could France get a female president?
Thu, 19 Jan, 2006 - 11:08

Britain had Margaret Thatcher, Germany has Angela Merkel. Could France get Segolene Royal?

The Socialist mother of four is the darling of polls in early running for spring 2007 presidential elections. Her long-time romantic partner, Socialist Party leader Francois Hollande, is also thought to be eyeing France’s top job.

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