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Seven of France’s leading presidential contenders took part in their first debate ahead of the upcoming election, which is described as being eight months away in the reporting.Backed by 2 sourcesFrance 24politico.eu The debate was held at Roland-Garros, the Paris venue associated with the French Open, and featured candidates sparring over competing political positions.Backed by 1 sourcespolitico.eu

Politico reported that no clear winner emerged, while Marine Le Pen sought to reassure French business leaders before the debate and said there was no reason to fear the United States.Backed by 1 sourcesReuters

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France 24The excerpt reports that seven leading French candidates participated in their first debate, eight months before the election.
politico.euThe report places seven candidates’ debate on Roland-Garros’s main court and says no clear winner emerged.
ReutersThe report concerns Marine Le Pen’s effort to win over French business leaders before the debate, consistent with the briefing’s account of her reassurance and position toward the United States.

Seven candidates debate France’s political future as Le Pen courts business leaders

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