French Parties Divided in Response to Le Pen Victory
The Socialists urge their candidates to withdraw. The Republicans are not returning the favor.
Republicans (France)
This tag includes stories about the Republicans’ predecessor, the Union pour un mouvement populaire.
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’s Conservatives Prevail in Local Elections
The former president’s right-wing alliance takes over 28 local authorities.
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.
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.
French Conservatives Seek Leadership from Former Premiers
The French right seeks leadership from thee of its former prime ministers.
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?
French Opposition Rivals Agree to New Leadership Vote
The leadership battle on the French right comes to an end with a plan to call a revote.
Fillon Supports New Leadership Primary on French Right
The former premier calls for a revote, but says he will “probably” not stand for election.
Fillon Divides French Right, Copé Rejects Truce
Jean-François Copé says his challenger crossed a “red line” by splitting conservatives.