Focus on France 14 January 2009

The end of the filibuster?

by Brent Gregston

Article published on the 2009-01-14 Latest update 2009-01-14 17:19 TU

France's Foreign Minister Bernard Kouchner delivers a speech in parliament
(Credit: Reuters)

The government of French President Sarkozy is seeking to pass a bill limiting the length of debate in Parliament before the final vote on an amendment. Socialist deputies have promised the "mother of all battles" to defeat it.

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