Bordeaux Congress

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The Bordeaux Congress was the fifteenth national congress of the French Socialist Party (Parti socialiste or PS). It took place from 10 to 12 July 1992.

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No motions vote was held. The directional text proposed by the leadership won 85.30% of the votes.

Laurent Fabius was re-elected as First Secretary. [1]

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References

  1. PS Congresses since 1971, France-politique