Presidential elections: Armenians of France face serious dilemmaMay 5, 2007 - 15:06 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - "On Sunday May 6, French Armenians of France will vote to elect the new president of the French Republic. Which is the choice, Segolen Royal or Nicolas Sarkozy," independent French journalist Jean Eckiyan writes. On the left side, Segolen Royal, indicated by socialist party, carrying progressive ideas, is favorable to the entry of Turkey in the European Union, but she will respect the result of the referendum submitted to French on this question. She is also for adopting the bill, which penalizes denial of the Armenian Genocide. ARF Dashnaksutyun supports Segolen Royal's candidacy. On the right is Nicola Sarkozy indicated by liberal party UMP. He is for the revival of French economy and work development. Resolutely against entry of Turkey in Union, former Minister of Interior will not be opposed to the bill condemning the negation of the Armenian Genocide and ensures that he will fight "against any approach negationnist in connection of the Armenian Genocide". ADL Ramgavar supports Nicola Sarkozy's candidacy. "On May 6, 2007, 400,000 French of Armenian origin will have to make a choice," Jean Eckiyan told the PanARMENIAN.Net Top stories Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". The earthquake caused a temporary blackout, damaged many buildings and closed a number of rural roads. Partner news | Armenia to participate in key EU meeting for the first time ever National Assembly speaker Alen Simonyan has said that Armenia will for the first time participate in the Conference. U.S. reacts to Russia’s criticism of upcoming Armenia-EU-U.S. meeting Matthew Miller has weighed in on Russia’s criticism of an upcoming Armenia-EU-U.S. meeting. Lavrov sees ‘collapse’ of Russia’s ties with Armenia Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has underscored heightened tensions between Russia and Armenia. Russia warns Armenia against “falling into West’s trap” Zakharova maintained, however, that anything that will benefit the people of Armenia can only be welcomed. |