How does Chirac's legacy influence France's current global role?
My enduring concern was for France to maintain its independence and its influence, to be a player, not merely a spectator, in the global arena. This meant asserting our sovereignty, championing a multipolar world, and never letting 'la France profonde' be eroded by an unchecked globalization. The challenges today, the need to balance economic imperatives with social cohesion, to safeguard our cultural identity, and to navigate a complex international landscape – these are all echoes of the debates I engaged in throughout my public life. The effort to build, step by step, a more just and stable world continues.
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