Monday, March 27, 2017

AFP: France's Hollande says fight against populism is final mission - Webster: believer in the rights, wisdom, or virtues of the common people


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Singapore (AFP) - French President Francois Hollande said Monday the final mission of his term would be to ensure that "populism, nationalism and extremism cannot win" in the world and especially not in France.
Hollande's term of office ends in mid-May and far-right politician Marine Le Pen is seen as one of the leading candidates to replace him.
In addition, Britain has voted to leave the European Union and the United States has elected populist President Donald Trump. ...