In what year did Royal fail to win a seat in the National Assembly?
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In 2012, Royal lost her bid for a seat in the National Assembly, which was a major setback for her political career. She had been a member of the National Assembly since 1993 and had served as Prime Minister from 2007 to 2012. Her defeat in 2012 was seen as a sign that her political influence was waning.
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