Sacked leftist French economy minister hints at presidential challenge

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Arnaud Montebourg, 53, who lost his ministerial post for outspoken anti-austerity criticism of socialist government, has announced his return to political fray.

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France’s left-wing firebrand former economy minister has launched his political return, hinting that he could run as a candidate in next year’s presidential election, reports The Financial Times.

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