France’s Hollande Unlikely to Reform Pensions
The president can ill afford to alienate his own base by proposing sweeping changes to the nation’s pension system.
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Hollande, Rajoy Claim French, Spanish Economies Recovering
Leaders insist things are looking up, but neither the French nor the Spanish economy is ready to recover.
France’s Hollande Lambastes Austerity, Germans Shrug
The Germans recognize that the Frenchman’s denunciations are to shield himself from left-wing criticism.
France Won’t Pull Troops Out of Mali Before Year’s End
President François Hollande says hundreds of troops will remain in France’s former colony.
France to Stay in Mali Until “Sovereignty Restored”
President François Hollande recognizes that the fight in Mali isn’t over yet.
Hollande Doctrine? France Leads from Behind in Mali
France intervenes in Mali to solve a problem of its own making.
Hollande Plans €20 Billion Tax Increase to Balance Budget
The Socialist Party president announces higher corporate and income tax rates.
France’s Hollande Putting Off Tough Budget Decisions
François Hollande has raised taxes on the rich but is delaying tough spending and tax measures.
France’s Hollande Aims to Build Parliamentary Majority
The socialist president could win a strong mandate to implement stimulus policies.
Hollande’s Fiscal Policy “Nonsense”: Austria
The policies favored by the French president “got us into this whole mess in the first place.”
Hollande, Merkel Face Fight Over Eurozone Bonds
The new French president could battle the German leader over the joint issuance of sovereign bonds.
Europe’s Age of Austerity Drawing to a Close?
Elections in France and Greece could thwart Europe’s emphasis on fiscal consolidation.
Sarkozy’s Final Pitch: “We Don’t Want Socialism”
The French president calls his challenger’s economic plan one of “crazy overspending.”
Hollande, Sarkozy Advance to Second Round
Incumbent Nicolas Sarkozy and his left-wing challenger, François Hollande, win the first round of France’s presidential election.
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.