First Presidential Primary in France Becomes Sarkozy’s Downfall
The former president fails to quality for the second voting round.
Nicolas Sarkozy
Russia Divides French Right’s Presidential Contenders
François Fillon and Nicolas Sarkozy seek rapprochement. Alain Juppé rejects “Russophilia”.
Former Premiers Knock Sarkozy Out of Presidential Contest
François Fillon and Alain Juppé force Nicolas Sarkozy out of the Republican primary.
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.
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.
France’s Sarkozy Endorses Two-Speed Europe
The once and possibly future president calls for different levels of integration.
Copé, Macron Highlight Timidity of French Parties
Two politicians who are to the right of their parties call for more liberalization.
Sarkozy’s Republicans Defeat French Nationalists in Runoffs
The former president’s strategy to keep the nationalists out of power seems to be working.
Sarkozy Launches Risky Attack on Multicultural Society
The former president may not succeed in outflanking the far right.
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.
Sarkozy Defeats Nationalists, Claims Local Election Victory
The mainstream rights win local elections in France. Marine Le Pen underperforms.
Sarkozy Seeks to Outflank French Nationalists
He could alienate moderate French voters in the process.
Leadership Vote Shows French Right Dependent on Sarkozy
The fact that conservatives could find no one but Nicolas Sarkozy raises some long-term questions.
France’s Sarkozy Starts Political Comeback
The former president is almost certain to win back the leadership of his party.