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French cabinet reshuffle may change little
Prime Minister Manuel Valls has resigned to focus on his presidential bid, but this may not change the election outlook
FranceFrance’s left may not unite in time for election
Hollande’s decision not to stand again is unlikely to change the election outlook
FranceProspects for Western Europe in 2017
Elections in Germany, France and the Netherlands will dominate the political landscape next year
Western EuropeUkraine negotiations stall as Western interest fades
Germany and France try to nudge progress on making a peace deal work for Ukraine
UkraineFrench presidential frontrunner will be vulnerable
His opponents may try to portray Francois Fillon as a merciless capitalist destroying the welfare state
FranceFrench economic data could support Hollande's bid
The extremely unpopular president is expected to decide next month whether to stand again
FranceFillon is likely to win French centre-right primaries
A late surge in support helped the former prime minister beat the two frontrunners in the first round
FranceMacron's bid for French presidency may deter Hollande
Hollande, whose approval ratings have dropped to a record low of 4%, has yet to announce whether he will run again
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