Elaine Ganley

Associated Press

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Elaine Ganley is a Paris-based correspondent for the Associated Press.

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French Conservative François Fillon was prime minister for five years when Nicolas Sarkozy was President.

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French Conservative François Fillon was prime minister for five years when Nicolas Sarkozy was President.

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