VII. The Contemporary Period, 1945–2000 > B. Europe, 1945–2000 > 6. Western Europe, 1945–2000 > d. France > 1995, May 7
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1995, May 7
 
The mayor of Paris, Jacques Chirac, defeated his Socialist rival for the presidency of France, vowing to reduce unemployment.  1
 
Sept. 5
 
Despite international protests, France resumed its nuclear testing, setting off a nuclear device in Tahiti.  2
 
Oct. 2
 
France conducted the second of these tests.  3
 
Oct. 17
 
A bomb exploded on a Paris subway train, injuring 29. The bomb was set by an Algerian terrorist organization called the Armed Islamic Group.  4
 
Oct. 27
 
France exploded a third nuclear device, stating that it would test three more.  5
 
Dec. 4–7
 
France faced huge union strikes over government plans to reform welfare, trim social security, and bring the public service sector almost to a standstill.  6
 
 
 
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