Please introduce Segolene Royal of France.

Yu defeated other candidates of the French Socialist Party and may become the first female president of France in May next year.

For the female presidential candidate Segolena Royal, who is in the limelight, the French media are not satisfied with calling her a "beautiful politician", but comparing her to a cocktail, "an attractive cocktail composed of beauty, frankness, hard work and rebellion".

Her voice is so soft that it is not like a politician at all. In fact, there is nothing in her that you can associate with politics.

Dressed in a decent apple green suit skirt, a bright orange shirt and knee-high boots, she gracefully enjoyed a wonderful lunch composed of oysters and stewed ducks. When talking about the possibility of becoming the first female president in French history, she smiled gently: "This is very interesting. For France, this is definitely a big event. "

In fact, the "big event" is being staged.

Segolena Royal, a 53-year-old mother of four and a presidential candidate recommended by the Socialist Party, France's largest left-wing party, is likely to have the last laugh in the presidential election next spring. In previous opinion polls, Royal has always topped the list, far ahead of other politicians. Royal is very satisfied with this. "This is the first time that the French people are willing to vote for women in the presidential election," she told paris match Pictorial.

Yes, France is ready to welcome a female president. What about Segolena Royal? Is she ready?

"We need to show the world a beautiful France."

Her beauty conquered the whole of France.

When asked if he was ready to be Chirac's successor, Royal said excitedly, "I will be the right person. After last year's riots and the national parade in March this year, we need to show the world a beautiful France. "

Showing beauty to the world is exactly what Royal is good at. Royal ranked sixth in the "Sexiest Woman in the World in 2006" selected by the French edition of Men's Group, even surpassing Hollywood star jennifer lopez (No.34), becoming the first politician to be selected as the sexiest woman of the year by Men's Group. Sociologist George Cetto said of Royal: "She is good at using her own beauty. She always wears light clothes and never wears dark clothes. Her elaborate makeup is also very light, just to brighten her face. She always wears skirts, seldom wears pants and has a very young hairstyle. How can you imagine that she is over 50? In addition, she is also very concerned about her voice and has always maintained a gentle and sexy tone. "

Beauty became Royal's weapon. In recent years, Royal has appeared on the covers of major media with an elegant image. She talked about Kan Kan on TV programs, and she also started a blog to talk to all French people.

Both supporters and opponents, including Royal herself, believe that gentle femininity is the key to her success. "Now French politics is sending a signal of change," Royal explained. "When male politicians fail again and again, people will think, well, maybe we should try to let women take the helm."

"We should take practical actions to dispel people's fears."

Of course, beauty is not everything to her.

Royal is currently the governor of poitou-charentes Province. She is the first and only female governor in French history. Royal prefers to roll up his sleeves and do practical things rather than talk. Her motto is "We must see what works and what doesn't". In poitou-charentes province, Royal pays attention to environmental issues, improves the education system and advocates providing employment opportunities for the disabled, women and young people. Last March, when France faced the threat of bird flu, Royal strongly advocated eating chicken: "We should take practical actions to drive away people's fears." She asked her supporters to eat chicken and quail twice a week! Get out of the way Pigeon! "

Michelle Flametti was impressed by Royal. After attending a luncheon, he was surprised to find a beautiful royal lady standing in front of him. Privately, Royal criticized Lemetti, chairman of the Agricultural Alliance, for not being tough enough in dealing with bird flu, and urged him to make changes: "Farmers cannot make ends meet, and they need assistance. You must be strong! " When she said this, Royal's voice was still so gentle.

Of course, Royal didn't just urge others. She once strongly opposed the EU's requirement that all cheeses must be pasteurized. So she put on a blue peasant dress and appeared in the garden of the Elysee Palace with a bamboo basket full of cheese in her hand. Royal's clothes attracted the ridicule of the opposition, but won the trust of the people and attracted countless photographers.

"As long as the Germans can do it, we can do it."

Criticism often comes from narrow female prejudice.

The Socialist Party is the largest left-wing party in France, and Royal is a high-profile fighter, which inevitably makes many enemies for her, especially the male opponents hate her guts.

"She is really beautiful, modern and open," said Dominic Clemente, a member of the center-right party. "But we must let the facts speak for themselves. There is nothing in the gorgeous packaging bottle. "

Sometimes, Royal loses patience. At a recent municipal meeting, when her speech was repeatedly interfered by Henry Richmond, a member of the center-right parliament, Royal's smile disappeared. She folded her arms across her chest and interrupted him. She snapped, "Very well, thank you for your speech. I think you have finished. "

"She is an arbitrary queen. She doesn't need to hear it. Everything is up to her. " Richmond said bitterly.

However, more criticism comes from her female identity. France is still a country dominated by men, and Royal's decision to run for the presidency caused waves in the political arena, and even made different voices within the Socialist Party.

"When a woman is president, who will look after the children?" Socialist and former Prime Minister laurent fabius said.

"The presidential campaign is not a beauty contest." Jacques Lang, another socialist and Minister of Culture and Education, said.

Royal calmly responded to the criticism, but she never intended to give up her right to run for president as a woman. In fact, Royal has many allies in the world. In June 5438+10, Royal did not appear at the ceremony commemorating the 10th anniversary of the death of former President Mitterrand, which made the Socialist Party very angry. Royal flew to Chile to celebrate Michelle Bachelet's election as President of Chile. Bachelet comes from the Chilean Socialist Party, and more importantly, she is also a woman. Royal also expressed her admiration for Hillary Clinton many times. The former first lady of the United States is expected to become the first female president of the United States.

The changes in neighboring Germany made Royal even more excited. Angela Merkel was elected as German Chancellor last year. Royal smiled and said, "There is a French proverb. People always say: as long as the Germans can do it, we can do it. "

Why don't we try something else?

Yes, France is choosing another possibility.

Among the eight children of Jacques, the retired artillery chief, Royal ranked fourth. Royal 1953 was born in Senegal in September, and lived under his father's militarized management since childhood. Jacques wants to train his son to be a loyal servant of France, while his daughter should be a conscientious housewife.

Royal didn't realize his father's wish. She studied at the French School of Administration, known as the "cradle of the French president". From 65438 to 0982, Royal began to serve as special adviser to the Presidential Secretariat. The naive girl soon attracted everyone. She is called "Princess of the Elysee Palace", and even President Mitterrand was deeply impressed by this little girl with a ponytail. 1988, royal was elected as a member of parliament.

Royal knows how to keep a balance between family and career. She skillfully integrates work into life, including pregnancy and childbirth that women must go through. Royal strives to achieve the best of both worlds, and she is willing to release her feminine brilliance. She is also happy to play a mother who sacrificed everything for her family. She enjoys being a housewife, which makes French feminists angry, but Royal doesn't care.

In the last 1 1 election, Royal won 10. Now, she has the opportunity to help the Socialist Party win the presidential election again after losing the parliamentary election in 2002. According to a poll conducted by paris match Pictorial in April, 70% of French people approve of Royal, and 53% of French people think she is the "president". Recent opinion polls also show that Royal has more support than other French politicians.

So, is she really confident to become the first female president in French history?

Royal's answer is: "Men pretend to be experts in everything, but this is by no means true." Why don't we try something else? "

[protagonist]

Segolene Royal 1953 was born in Senegal in September, with four children. 1978 ——1980, majoring in economics, studying at Paris School of Politics and French School of Administration.

Royal served as a special adviser to the Presidential Secretariat from 1982 to 1988, and was elected as a member of the French Socialist Party in March 1992. 1993 was elected as the first secretary of the French territory department of the socialist party.

Royal has served as a minister of the French government for three times. 1April 1992-1March 1993, served as French minister of environment; 1In July 1997, he was appointed Minister of Education, Science and Technology of France; From March 2000 to May 2002, she was appointed Minister of Women and Family in France. In 2004, he became the governor of poitou-charentes Province.

[Man in the back]

Competing with their lover for nomination.

On the way to running for the presidency, Royal once encountered a fatal personal problem: francois hollande, her cohabiting boyfriend and father of four children, happened to be the leader of the Socialist Party and one of its presidential candidates. After consultation, Hollande decided to give up running for president and fully support his girlfriend.

Royal and Hollande met when they were studying at the National School of Administration, and they attracted each other in repeated discussions. So far, they have lived together for 25 years and have four children. But they are not married, and their relationship is maintained by the common "cohabitation contract" in France.

Hollande is a household name in France. Although he has never served in the French government, he has been the leader of the socialist party for many years. 1997 became the first secretary of the socialist party and had a number of supporters among French voters.

Last June, 5438+065438+ 10, Royal and Hollande announced their plans to run for the presidency almost at the same time. To Hollande's embarrassment, his girlfriend is more popular and far more popular than himself.

At that time, Royal said that she and Hollande were considering getting married, and she would discuss with Hollande who would stand for election in the end. However, in the interview, she showed her "independence". "After all, we are not husband and wife. If I am nominated, I will be prepared. " She said. Hollande also said: "I will not stop Seglin from becoming famous, which is ridiculous. The French can see her ability. "

In the end, Hollande announced his withdrawal from the election and tried to transform into a "man behind a successful woman."