jacques chirac dies: former french president opposed iraq war
In May 2005, he staked his future and the nation’s prestige on a proposed constitution for the European Union, but French voters defeated the initiative. ..…
In May 2005, he staked his future and the nation’s prestige on a proposed constitution for the European Union, but French voters defeated the initiative. ..…
With words grand, the man who embraced European unity, raged at French ahead of their no vote in referendum on European constitution meant to fortify EU.. ..…
With words grand, the man who embraced European unity, raged at French ahead of their no vote in referendum on European constitution meant to fortify EU... ..…
VIENNA, Austria — Jacques Chirac, French president who died on September 26 at age 86, had been office two months when, on July 16, 1995, he delivered speech that began vital reckoning with one of the darkest aspects of France's recent history.. ..…
Chirac said the top priority of the new government would be job creation, an acknowledgment that opposition to the constitution was motivated as much by anxiety over the French economy as it was by fears of an enlarged Europe. . ..…
With words grand, the man who embraced European unity, raged at French ahead of their no vote in referendum on European constitution meant to fortify EU.. ..…
He moved from anti-European Gaullism to championing a European Union constitution, transitioning his country through its currency change from the French franc to the Euro in 2002. . ..…
With words grand, the man who embraced European unity, raged at French ahead of their no vote in referendum on European constitution meant to fortify EU... ..…
With words grand, the man who embraced European unity, raged at French ahead of their no vote in referendum o n European constitution meant to fortify EU.. French President Jacques Chirac clasps hands with Canadian Prime Minister Jean Chretien during ceremony opening exhibit on..…
With words grand, the man who embraced European unity, raged at French ahead of their no vote in referendum on European constitution meant to fortify EU.. ..…
New Caledonia has special status in French constitution distinct from other French overseas collectivities and territories, with more autonomy and separate political system. ..…
May 2005 Chirac's campaign for the proposed European constitution in a referendum ends in humiliation as it is rejected by 55% of French voters. . . ..…