2002 in France
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| Years in France: | 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 |
| Centuries: | 19th century · 20th century · 21st century |
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| Years: | 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 |
Events from the year 2002 in France.
[edit] Events
- January 1: the Euro replaces the French franc as France's currency.
- April 21: first round of the presidential election: Jacques Chirac and Jean-Marie le Pen poll the most votes. Two weeks of demonstrations against the National Front follow.
- May 5: second round of the presidential election. Jacques Chirac is returned for a second term as President of the French Republic.
- May 6: nomination of Jean-Pierre Raffarin for the post of Prime Minister.
- June 9: first round of the legislative elections
- June 16: second round of legislative elections.fr:2002 en France

