Sunday, November 20, 2016

Elections in France: Sarkozy conceded defeat and announced his retirement from politics – REGNUM

Paris, November 21, 2016, 01:23 — REGNUM the Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy out of the presidential race. He has already conceded defeat in the first round of the primaries of the centre-right, congratulated his opponents and called in a thief round to support the ex-Prime Minister françois Fillon. About Sarkozy said in his address to supporters.

Nicolas Sarkozy has congratulated Francois Fillon and Alain Juppe with the exit in the second round of the primaries of the center-right. He called his opponents “very decent people” and said that the French are supporting right-wing political forces, should be proud.

At the same time, the ex-President of France noted that the political positions of françois Fillon closer to him. Voters are free in their decision, but Sarkozy is considered a matter of duty and honor to declare that, despite all the differences between politicians, Francois FIA a better understanding of France facing the challenges.

“Therefore I in the second round of primaries will vote for him”, — said Sarkozy.

As previously wrote REGNUM Sunday, November 20, in France, the first round of primaries of the center-right. According to recent reports, failed to count the votes 8400 plots, a total of 10 229. So, former Prime Minister Fillon gains of 44.0%, ex-Prime Minister Alain Juppe for 28.1%. Nicolas Sarkozy At 22.1%.

After the defeat in the elections, Sarkozy announced his retirement from politics. “good Luck France, and good luck to you, fellow,” said the former President.

Note that Nicolas Sarkozy is not the first time announces his retirement from politics. In 2012, when he defeated in the election, he also said that he was leaving the political arena, but after two years returned to his work.

Read earlier in this story: First results of the primaries of the center-right in France: Sarkozy loses

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