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French Socialists declared Martine Aubry their new leader Tuesday after a bitter leadership fight that crippled the party and left it unable to provide an effective opposition to President Nicolas Sarkozy.
Martin, new leader of French opposition Socialist Party
After days of bitter infighting, it's finally confirmed, Martine Aubry the former labor minister who gave France the 35-hour work week is the new leader of the French opposition Socialist Party. In an attempt to ease up tensions, Aubry's first words as a leader were for her rival Segolene Royal
Segolene to help socialist party to reform
Her tight victory only 102 votes ahead came after recounts and checks after last Friday's vote. For former presidential candidate Segolene Royal, it 's a devastating blow. But she accepted defeat and called for party unity.
Aubry to face the task of uniting the party
Aubry, more of the left old-guard, is now faced with the daunting task of uniting the party and show she's not the captain of a sinking ship. If only to prove to the supporters of President Nicolas Sarkozy, who have been jubliating over the sorry political drama that's been unfolding, that the Socialists are still a force to be reckoned with.

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