French Socialists Promise Growth, Fiscal Restraint
The left’s presidential candidates tried to convince voters that they will revive economic growth and reduce public expenditures.
French Elections 2012
Presidential elections were held in France in April and May 2012. The center-right incumbent, Nicolas Sarkozy, lost reelection to Socialist Party candidate François Hollande.
IMF Chief’s Sexual Assault Charges Impact French Election
Dominique Strauss-Kahn’s legal predicament is likely to have an impact on French presidential politics.
The Far Right’s Revival in France
France’s far right is prospering in the polls. It may well doom Nicolas Sarkozy’s chances for reelection.
Can Sarkozy Save His Presidency Next Year?
Successes abroad could bolster the French president’s reelection chances in 2012.
Sarkozy’s Tough Reelection Prospects
French President Nicolas Sarkozy faces discontent both from voters and within his own party.
Sarkozy Foe Announces Presidential Bid
Former prime minister Dominique de Villepin announces he will run for president in 2012 on his own platform.