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Planned Afghan exit risks spoiling Hollande's US visit
18/05/2012 - FRENCH ELECTIONS 2012

Planned Afghan exit risks spoiling Hollande's US visit

French President François Hollande has vowed to withdraw French troops from Afghanistan before the New Year, placing him in a difficult diplomatic position as he holds his first talks with US President Barack Obama on Friday.
Hollande’s new Socialist cabinet in numbers
17/05/2012 - FRENCH ELECTIONS 2012

Hollande’s new Socialist cabinet in numbers

French President François Hollande's new 34-member cabinet has been lauded for having 17 women ministers, the same number as men. Here's a look at some of the other eye-catching figures in France’s freshly appointed ministerial club.
World ponders Hollande's role on international stage
16/05/2012 - FRENCH ELECTIONS 2012

World ponders Hollande's role on international stage

Moments after his first encounter with German Chancellor Angela Merkel on Tuesday, France’s new president, François Hollande, was already being sized up by the international press.
Curtain closes on ‘unpopular’ Sarkozy presidency
14/05/2012 - FRENCH ELECTIONS 2012

Curtain closes on ‘unpopular’ Sarkozy presidency

France’s outgoing President Nicolas Sarkozy came to power in May 2007 on a promise to change French politics, but his approval rating soon sank as the French grew to dislike his brash behaviour and extravagant style.
Are French centrists losing their middle ground?
14/05/2012 - FRENCH ELECTIONS 2012

Are French centrists losing their middle ground?

French centrist figurehead François Bayrou has launched a fresh appeal to moderate voters ahead of upcoming parliamentary elections in June. But for the political middle ground in France, support seems to be dwindling.
Sarkozy allies mull risky entente with far right
16/05/2012 - FRANCE

Sarkozy allies mull risky entente with far right

With France's Socialist Party tipped to wrestle away their parliamentary majority in June, the party of outgoing president Nicolas Sarkozy, the Union for a Popular Movement, has some lawmakers contemplating a taboo liaison with the far right.
Hollande, Sarkozy put aside rivalry to mark VE day
16/05/2012 - FRANCE

Hollande, Sarkozy put aside rivalry to mark VE day

After a bitter campaign and a close presidential election, Nicolas Sarkozy and François Hollande appeared together at a WWII commemoration in Paris on Tuesday. But the divisions within an increasingly polarised France may not be so easy to reconcile.
Hollande ousts Sarkozy in French presidential vote
07/05/2012 - FRENCH ELECTIONS 2012

Hollande ousts Sarkozy in French presidential vote

Left-wing candidate François Hollande has defeated incumbent Nicolas Sarkozy in Sunday's runoff, becoming the first Socialist to win a French presidential election since François Mitterrand in 1988.
Socialist Hollande triumphs in French presidential poll
07/05/2012 - FRENCH ELECTIONS 2012

Socialist Hollande triumphs in French presidential poll

Left-wing candidate François Hollande has defeated incumbent Nicolas Sarkozy in Sunday's runoff, exit polls say, becoming the first Socialist to win a presidential election since François Mitterrand in 1988.
Socialist Hollande triumphs in French presidential poll
06/05/2012 - FRENCH ELECTIONS 2012

Socialist Hollande triumphs in French presidential poll

Left-wing candidate François Hollande has defeated incumbent Nicolas Sarkozy in Sunday's runoff, exit polls say, becoming the first Socialist to win a presidential election since François Mitterrand in 1988.
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