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.
Nicolas Sarkozy
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.
Sarkozy Seen Plotting Return to French Presidency, Party Divided
The former president may be the only man who’s able to unite conservatives. What will they do without him?
Sarkozy Urged to Intervene in Party’s Leadership Dispute
The former president is seen as the only man who can unite the warring factions in his party.
Nicolas Sarkozy’s Foreign Policy Should Be Vindicated
The French leader was controversial, but his foreign policy can serve as an example.
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.
After Five Years of Sarkozy, France’s Economy Still Stagnant
The president promised to “break with the past” but did little to reform France.
Ahead of Election, Sarkozy Advocates Protectionism
The French president decried “savage competition” from abroad.
Hollande Proposes Tax Hike, Sarkozy Narrows Gap
Nicolas Sarkozy says his opponent’s plan to raise taxes on the rich would “isolate France.”
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.
Sarkozy Wants French to Be More Like Germans
“If it worked for them,” the embattled French president says about German labor reforms.
Hope for Sarkozy Yet: Socialist Rival Losing Support
The French president is gaining ground on his challenger.
Sarkozy Claims “Progress” After Summit Disappoints
Although G20 nations agree on nothing substantial, the French president praises their “spectacular progress.”