Sarkozy’s Hard Line Pushes Center-Right Voters to Juppé
The former French president’s uncompromising law-and-order rhetoric is turning away center-right voters.
French Elections 2017
Presidential and parliamentary elections were held in France between April and June 2017. François Hollande, the Socialist incumbent, did not seek reelection. The Atlantic Sentinel endorsed the liberal Emmanuel Macron, who defeated the far-right Marine Le Pen with 66 against 34 percent support. His party won a majority of 350 out of 577 seats in the National Assembly.
Macron Still an Unlikely Contender for French Presidency
The outgoing economy minister doesn’t have a lot of support inside the ruling Socialist Party.
Hardliner Sarkozy Gains Ground in Wake of Terror Attacks
The former French president’s chances of returning to power in 2017 are rising.
British EU Exit Divides French Presidential Hopefuls
Nicolas Sarkozy calls for sweeping treaty changes. Alain Juppé argues for more of the same.
Hollande Hopes to Emerge Stronger from Primary
A left-wing nominating contest might be a blessing in disguise for France’s historically unpopular president.
Valls More Likely to Succeed Hollande Than Macron
Unlike his economy minister, Manuel Valls can appeal to the center without losing the left.
Copé, Macron Highlight Timidity of French Parties
Two politicians who are to the right of their parties call for more liberalization.
Hollande Reshuffles Cabinet in Attempt to Unite Left
The French president needs a united left to make it into the second voting round of the election next year.
Reforms Still Likely to Thwart Valls Presidential Run
Manuel Valls’ reforms are unpopular on the left. But if they succeed, it may be François Hollande who benefits.
French Socialists Not Ready to Replace Hollande
The left-wing leader may be unpopular, but the one candidate who could do better is despised by the party.
After Party Name Change, Sarkozy Sets Sights on Rival
The former French leader must now convince his party to give him another go at the presidency.
France’s Sarkozy Starts Political Comeback
The former president is almost certain to win back the leadership of his party.
Sarkozy Laments France’s “Humiliation” Under Hollande
The former president says he has “no choice” but to return to politics given the desperate situation France is in.
Sarkozy to Return to Politics, Stand for Party Leadership
The former president says he “loves France too much” to remain a spectator while the country declines.