Francois Fillon takes lead in second round of right-wing primary

(VOVworld) – French former Prime Minister Francois Fillon won an overwhelming victory (66.5% to 33.5%) over Bordeaux Mayor Alain Juppé in the second round of France’s right-wing primary.

Former Prime Minister Francois Fillon in a press conference in Paris on November 27 (Photo: EPA/VNA)

Fillon will be the official right-wing and centre-right candidate for the Elysée Palace next April.