French Election, Proxy Battle Over Austerity
Right wing parties across Europe have lined up behind incumbent Nicolas Sarkozy while the left supports his socialist challenger.
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Ahead of Election, Sarkozy Advocates Protectionism
The French president decried “savage competition” from abroad.
Ireland, Spain Cast Doubt on Europe’s Austerity Pact
Opposition in Ireland and a worse fiscal outlook for Spain could jeopardize Europe’s fiscal compact.
Hollande Proposes Tax Hike, Sarkozy Narrows Gap
Nicolas Sarkozy says his opponent’s plan to raise taxes on the rich would “isolate France.”
Libya: French Soft Power in Retrospect
France’s leadership role in Libya was an example of its ability to “frame and shame.”
Suez Reversed? The Entente Cordiale Rides Again
Britain and France could shape the geopolitics of Europe again.
Sarkozy Promises “Strong France,” Calls Rival Liar
The conservative president launches his reelection bid with a promise to strengthen France.
Cameron, Merkel Stand By Their Man Sarkozy
The British and German leaders seem to be hoping their French counterpart will win reelection.
France’s Dassault to Sell Fighters to Brazil, India
Two rising powers are likely to buy billions of dollars worth of fighter planes from France’s Dassault Aviation.
France Aims to Erect Humanitarian Corridors in Syria
The French call for international action in order to allow food and medicine to reach civilians in Syria.
Sarkozy Wants French to Be More Like Germans
“If it worked for them,” the embattled French president says about German labor reforms.
Sarkozy Rival Says “Finance” His Enemy
François Hollande, the Socialist Party candidate, said he wasn’t running against the president but “the world of finance.”
France Suspends Afghan Mission After Shooting
Nicolas Sarkozy warns that French troops may pull out of Afghanistan after four servicemen are killed.
France, Eurozone Nations Lose Top Credit Ratings
Austria and France could lose their top credit ratings.
Hope for Sarkozy Yet: Socialist Rival Losing Support
The French president is gaining ground on his challenger.