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France's Sarkozy Re-Brands Party as 'The Republicans'
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30.05.2015
In a move that sparked widespread debate in France over the definition of a Republican, former French president Nicolas Sarkozy changed his party's name from Union for a Popular Movement to The Republicans.
About 8 out of 10 members of of France's main opposition party voted to support the rebranding on Friday.
The move angered critics arguing that all French people are Republicans.
The former french president is widely expected to try for the presidency again in 2016.
In an editorial in Le Monde , a group of three writers and politicians said Sarkozy is trying to name his party in a way that pretends to represent all republicans, a move that is quote insulting and irresponsible.
About 8 out of 10 members of of France's main opposition party voted to support the rebranding on Friday.
The move angered critics arguing that all French people are Republicans.
The former french president is widely expected to try for the presidency again in 2016.
In an editorial in Le Monde , a group of three writers and politicians said Sarkozy is trying to name his party in a way that pretends to represent all republicans, a move that is quote insulting and irresponsible.
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