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Sarkozy vs Hollande: the poll war
14/03/2012 - FRANCE 2012

Sarkozy vs Hollande: the poll war

The final slate of candidates for the French presidential election will soon be known. The Constitutional Council has until Friday to receive the 500 signatures from local officials, and until Monday to certify them. But for François Hollande and Nicolas Sarkozy, the war is on, and the tactics seem clear: carpet bombing for Sarkozy who is pulling out new ideas almost everyday, and staying out of trouble for Hollande.
Presidential Election: Money time for small candidates
14/03/2012 - POLITICS

Presidential Election: Money time for small candidates

The French presidential race is in full swing. Sarkozy versus Hollande is the motto. But there is a second pack of contenders hoping to pull off an upset and get to the second round. One is Marine Le Pen, of course, whose father did it back in 2002. There is also François Bayrou, a centrist leader who scored 18% back in 2007 and, recently joining the group, Jean-Luc Mélenchon from the Leftist Front, a coalition comprising the Communist Party.
Storm over opinion polling
14/03/2012 - IN THE PAPERS NATIONAL

Storm over opinion polling

It's the polls that are making France's headlines today: why are they so different from one another? And which should you believe?
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Who will be France’s next first lady, or gentleman?
13/03/2012 - FRENCH ELECTIONS 2012

Who will be France’s next first lady, or gentleman?

A singer, a journalist, a housewife or a plasterer’s son: who will move into the Elysée Palace in May, and can candidates count on their partners to help them get there? FRANCE 24 takes a look at who might be France’s next first lady… or gentleman.
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New poll gives Sarkozy first round election lead
13/03/2012 - French Elections 2012

New poll gives Sarkozy first round election lead

An opinion poll for the first time Tuesday put French President Nicolas Sarkozy ahead of Socialist rival François Hollande for the April 22 first round of presidential elections but showed Hollande would win a run-off vote on May 6.
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Is Europe French politicians' new bogeyman?
12/03/2012 - CAMPAIGN CHRONICLES

Is Europe French politicians' new bogeyman?

As Nicolas Sarkozy announces he wants to reform the Schengen Treaty, we look at the French candidates' attitude to Europe - is it the new enemy?
"The shock announcement that's reset the campaign"?
12/03/2012 - IN THE PAPERS NATIONAL

"The shock announcement that's reset the campaign"?

Nicolas Sarkozy has announced he wants to renegotiate the Schengen treaty - to widespread surprise, accusations of populism, and, yes, some support.
European Conservatives: united against François Hollande?
10/03/2012 - TALKING EUROPE

European Conservatives: united against François Hollande?

According to the German news magazine Der Spiegel, Angela Merkel and her Conservative European counterparts have a secret agreement: they will not meet Nicolas Sarkozy's main challenger in France's presidential election, François Hollande. The centre-right leaders are believed to be boycotting the Socialist presidential candidate, as there is concern over Hollande's desire to renegotiate the hard-won fiscal compact.
France's first lady says her husband works too hard...
09/03/2012 - MEDIA WATCH FRANCE

France's first lady says her husband works too hard...

MEDIA WATCH FRANCE Carla Bruni-Sarkozy says her husband works so hard he could be headed for an early grave. A Belgian correspondent says French journalists are talking like the presidential race has already been won ... and tweeting from the detention centre.
Sarkozy's all or nothing week
09/03/2012 - CAMPAIGN CHRONICLES

Sarkozy's all or nothing week

This week, we look at how Nicolas Sarkozy is going all out to try to turn his poll ratings around. Next, we find out what Germany really thinks about the French presidential election campaign. Finally, we meet a labour lawyer for whom business is good...because the economy is bad.
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