France’s UMP rivals agree on new leadership vote

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Series Details 17.12.12
Publication Date 17/12/2012
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The two leadership rivals in France's opposition centre-right UMP party have agreed to hold a re-run of their controversial leadership election.

The fresh poll, again pitting Jean-Francois Cope and former Prime Minister Francois Fillon against each other, will be held before October 2013.

Source Link http://www.france24.com/en/20121217-france-bitter-ump-rivals-date-leadership-vote-cope-fillon
Related Links
BBC News, 17.12.12: France opposition UMP agrees new leadership vote http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-20764253
ESO: Background information: Fillon and Copé vie to succeed Sarkozy http://www.europeansources.info/record/fillon-and-cope-vie-to-succeed-sarkozy/

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