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- François Hollande - French elections 2012 - Nicolas Sarkozy


The knives were out

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The French papers analyse last night's big presidential debate - the attacks, the insults, the points scored, and whether either candidate has won over any new voters.

IN THE PAPERS
By Elena CASAS

Les Echos reckons the debate was a score draw, with good punches landed on both sides - but they're shocked Sarkozy and Hollande had such harsh words for each other.

Le Parisien thinks Hollande edged it - with calmer and more confident body language - while Libération is also convinced their man triumphed - but admit he may not have won over many more voters.

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21/09/2010 - International press review

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21/09/2010 - French press review

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