Country focus: France

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Abstract

This is the peer reviewed version of the following article: DRAKE, H., 2014. Country focus: France. Political Insight, 5 (3), pp. 22 - 25., which has been published in final form at http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/2041-9066.12071. This article may be used for non-commercial purposes in accordance with Wiley Terms and Conditions for Self-Archiving. ; France's economy is struggling, the far-right Front National is gaining ground and former President Nicolas Sarkozy wants to return to 'save' the country from itself. Helen Drake examines whether France can restore its reputation as a global economic player and a democratic beacon.