Éric Besson, the man who left Ségolène Royal for Nicolas Sarkozy in 2007
Éric Besson, former minister under Nicolas Sarkozy, reflects on his dramatic switch in 2007.
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The fact
He left Ségolène Royal to join Sarkozy's team, marking a turning point in the presidential campaign.
His political journey remains a symbol of divisions within the French left.
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Why it matters
Ce retour sur un épisode clé de la vie politique française illustre les stratégies individuelles et les clivages qui ont marqué la Ve République.
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