Former France Pm To Run For President

Former French PM to Join Presidential Race

François Fillon to Join Presidential Race

Former French Prime Minister, François Fillon, has announced his candidacy for the upcoming presidential election. Fillon, who served as Prime Minister under Nicolas Sarkozy from 2007 to 2012, is expected to be a strong contender in the race. He is considered to be a moderate conservative and is likely to appeal to voters who are looking for a more traditional candidate.

Fillon's Policies

Fillon's policies are generally considered to be center-right. He has pledged to cut taxes for businesses and individuals, reduce government spending, and reform the country's labor laws. He has also said that he will take a tough stance on immigration and security.

Fillon's decision to run for president comes at a time when France is facing a number of challenges, including high unemployment, slow economic growth, and the threat of terrorism. He will be hoping to persuade voters that he has the experience and the policies to address these challenges.

Fillon's Background

Fillon was born in 1954 in Le Mans, France. He studied law and political science and worked as a lawyer before entering politics. He was first elected to the French parliament in 1981 and has held a number of ministerial positions, including Minister of Labor, Social Affairs, and Solidarity from 1995 to 1997. He was appointed Prime Minister in 2007 and served until 2012.

Fillon is a married father of five children. He is a practicing Catholic and is a member of the center-right party, The Republicans.

The Presidential Election

The French presidential election will be held in two rounds. The first round will be held on April 23, 2017, and the second round will be held on May 7, 2017. The current president, François Hollande, is not seeking re-election.

Fillon is one of several candidates who have already announced their intention to run for president. Other candidates include Marine Le Pen of the National Front, Emmanuel Macron of the En Marche! movement, and Jean-Luc Mélenchon of the Left Party. The election is expected to be closely fought.