Sarkozy defeated in French rightwing elections

 

Sarkozy defeated in French rightwing elections

Paris - He conceded defeat in the first round of the right-wing primaries

By AFP

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Published: Mon 21 Nov 2016, 5:48 AM

Last updated: Mon 21 Nov 2016, 2:34 PM

Former French president Nicolas Sarkozy conceded defeat in the first round of the rightwing presidential primary on Sunday after finishing third behind two former prime ministers.
"I did not manage to convince the voters," Sarkozy said in a speech to supporters after he was beaten into a surprise third place behind Francois Fillon and Alain Juppe, who move into next Sunday's run-off.


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