France's Republican presidential race in runoff

France's first Republican presidential primary ended in a runoff between two former prime ministers and halted a political comeback attempt by former President Nicolas Sarkozy.In a concession speech, Sarkozy said he will support the 62-year-old Fillon in the runoff. Fillon is seen as a centrist and served as prime minister during Sarkozy's presidency.
Alain Juppe, 71, is considered a moderate and was prime minister under President Jacques Chirac.
Because of the unpopularity of President Francois Hollande's socialist party, the Republican nominee will likely face far-right party leader Marine Le Pen in the final round of the presidential race in May.
In a concession speech, Sarkozy said he will support the 62-year-old Fillon in the runoff. Fillon is seen as a centrist and served as prime minister during Sarkozy's presidency.
Alain Juppe, 71, is considered a moderate and was prime minister under President Jacques Chirac.
Because of the unpopularity of President Francois Hollande's socialist party, the Republican nominee will likely face far-right party leader Marine Le Pen in the final round of the presidential race in May.

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