06:0925.11.2016
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PARIS, November 25 — RIA Novosti. Thursday Evening in France, held the last debate of ex-Premier Alain Juppe and former Prime Minister françois Fillon, vying for the right to run for the presidency from right-wing and centrist — the largest opposition forces in the country. Unexpectedness has not occurred: Fillon liked French more.
“You’re right, Francois/Alain”, and the difference is in the details
it Is necessary to clarify that the question of members of one political family — party “the Republicans” — so the positions of the two candidates on most issues are similar. And all the centre-right in saying that whoever came out winner in the continuing struggle for the presidency will support all defeated.
In this regard, during the debate we heard phrases like “I agree with you there”, “you’re right”. Both former Prime Minister calling for a change of policy after a failed five-year plan of socialist President Francois Hollande talk about the need for pension and labour market reforms need to reduce government spending, modernisation of the social model, the systematic rejection of the 35-hour working week and so on.
However, Fillon offers a more radical change: his program is tough, it assumes a more decisive and right action. In turn, Juppe said that such a policy is not feasible and relies on consensus, the Union of right-wing and centrist.
Fillon says he intends within five years half a million to reduce the number of civil servants and in 2017 go to 39 hours (per week) no salary increase because the country is in crisis, and everyone needs to make efforts to exit the situation. Juppe insisted that the half a million figure is unrealistic, and to get people to work 39 hours for the same pay would be unfair.
Both want to reduce the number of parliamentarians of the country, but Fillon proposes to do so through a referendum — because MPs and senators are unlikely to themselves for such a vote, Juppe the option of a plebiscite is not mentioned. Both challenged the right of gay couples to adopt, but Fillon insisted on the need to give the child the right to know who his biological parents and Juppe wants to leave everything as is. Both call for increase in VAT, but Juppe — to 21%, while Fillon — to 22%. Next on the list.
Position on Syria, the attitude of the Russian Federation, “Support” Putin
Quite noticeable are the differences in their positions on international issues. And one, and the second criticizing the policies of President Francois Hollande, both are encouraged to actively fight terrorists. However, if Juppe and here is exercising restraint, warning of a rapprochement with Iran and calling on Moscow to clarify its vision of the solution out of the Syrian crisis, Fillon insists on close cooperation with Russia (without abandoning the Alliance with the United States) and even talks about the need to restore contacts with Syrian President Bashar al-Assad.
Commenting on the situation in Ukraine, Juppe said that will never recognize the annexation of Crimea, which it considers illegal. Fillon agreed with him that it — like the recognition of independence of Kosovo was in violation of international standards, and noted that the issue should be resolved between Moscow and Kiev. Both agree that it is necessary to achieve implementation of the Minsk agreements, however, Fillon drew attention to the fact that it is difficult to demand something from Moscow, as Kiev refuses to comply with one of the main conditions — to vote for the special status of Donbass.
during the meeting, Juppe also did not miss the opportunity to mention the warm relations between Fillon and Russian President Vladimir Putin. “I was a little surprised because, I think, for the first time in the debate on the elections in France the President of Russia has chosen its candidate” — said ex-Prime Minister.
In response to Fillon said he believes Putin’s major professional and stands out among other world leaders, but from the Russian leader, in this case speech does not go. “I have not heard of direct support, I’ve also heard warm words addressed to Alain Juppe. Yeah, we (with Putin) worked, because I have over five years was Prime Minister of France, and he — Russian. It’s all our relations,” said Fillon.
the Crimea became a Russian region after held there in March 2014 referendum in which 96.77% of voters of the Republic of Crimea and 95.6% of residents of Sevastopol voted for joining Russian Federation. Crimean authorities held a referendum after a coup in Ukraine in February 2014. Ukraine still considers Crimea its but temporarily occupied territory. The Russian leadership has repeatedly stated that the inhabitants of Crimea democratically in full compliance with international law and the UN Charter voted for reunification with Russia. According to the President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin, the Crimea issue “is closed permanently.” the
Fillon was more convincing
it is Worth noting that in many respects, the public debate has allowed Fillon not only to catch up with the leaders “race” in the primary elections, but to even be her absolute favorites: the former Prime Minister, who for months had predicted a third or even fourth place, on Sunday received the support of 44.1% of participants in the primaries, beating strongly as Juppe (28,6%) and eliminated from the struggle of ex-President Nicolas Sarkozy (20,7%).
Before the first round of the past three series of debates “seven” of candidates, which started in the primaries in August — and all of them was broadcasted by the leading French TV channels. Fillon confidently held the first meeting, showed himself in the second. Its ratings have steadily increased, so that the elections all said, the championship will be played between the “Troika” of any possible outcome of the confrontation.
According to sources, immediately after the announcement of the preliminary results of the first round in the camp Juppe was very seriously discussed the question of the advisability of continuing the fight with such a confident victory of the Fillon — Sarkozy had that support, despite all their differences.
Determined to pursue, bid supporters Juppe made a point to attempt to attack the Fillon on certain issues. However, during the decisive round of debate of the assault did not happen: some of the injections were, in General, however, and Juppe was insufficiently active, and Fillon once again demonstrated calmness and confidence, which further cemented the new favourite status.
According to the survey conducted by research company Elabe on the order of a news channel BFMTV immediately after the debate, 57% of viewers called the more convincing of Fillon, Juppe and 41%.
on Sunday, Juppe, determined to continue the struggle, promised his voters a new surprise. However, this debate did not happen, and Fillon — expect — perfect for the upcoming 27 November the decisive vote with a smile on her face. Taking into account the situation in the country, the candidate of the right-wing and centrist with high probability in may next year will be the new President of France.
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