Re: FRANCE 2012
According to eurovision-quotidien, Bruno Berberes, who is the French Head of Delegation, has confirmed the participation of France in the upcoming Eurovision Song Contest. The French entry will once again be chosen internally.
As Bruno Berberes says, there is no intention to withdraw from the Contest, because this show gets one of the best viewing figures during the year on France 3. Therefore, the country will be present in Baku as well, and the French act for the Contest is going to be chosen internally once again.
Last time France held a national final was back in 2007, when Les Fatals Picards won it, and represented France in Helsinki, finishing 22nd. This year, Amaury Vassili was one of the fan and bookies favorites, however he ended up 15th in the final in Düsseldorf.
It is yet unknown when the French entry for Eurovision 2012 is going to be revealed.
http://escxtra.com/2011/11/internal-selection-for-2012/