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Sat 03 Mar 2010Sarkozy signals pause in reforms in bid to woo voters ahead of regional polls
FRENCH PRESIDENT Nicolas Sarkozy has signalled a “pause” in government reforms next year, striking a placatory tone on the eve of regional elections that are expected to result in a heavy defeat for his party.
Despite the final opinion polls suggesting the left could make a clean sweep of all regions on mainland France, Mr Sarkozy ruled out a large-scale cabinet reshuffle in the event of a defeat for his UMP party. “The ballot is a regional ballot. Its consequences will therefore be regional,” he said.
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