While many previous European Parliament candidates were not taken seriously in their home countries, national parties have lined up some more experienced candidates this time. A look at some of the veteran candidates running for parties around Europe.
PARIS _ The daughter of Moroccan and Algerian parents, Rachida Dati was a protege of Nicolas Sarkozy from his pre-presidential days, and rose from campaign spokeswoman to the esteemed Justice Ministry. Her climb up the political ladder defied French political tradition: Sarkozy first hired her after being barraged with her letters seeking a job.
Her judicial reforms led to protests by magistrates and a …
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