| Polls suggest close result in French election Fox News PARIS – The final polls before France's presidential election Sunday show President Nicolas Sarkozy making up ground on Socialist challenger Francois Hollande — but still predict a Hollande victory. Sarkozy on Friday predicted a "surprise" and ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Sarkozy's chances fade two days before French runoff Reuters By Catherine Bremer and Leigh Thomas | PARIS (Reuters) - President Nicolas Sarkozy's chances of clinging to power were fading two days before France's election runoff after far-right and centrist leaders deserted him, despite polls putting Socialist ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
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| France Elections: Sarkozy Expected To Lose Barring 'Completely Unforeseen ... Huffington Post By JAMEY KEATEN 05/03/12 04:19 PM ET France's President and candidate for re-election in 2012, Nicolas Sarkozy, gestures as he delivers a speech during a campaign meeting at Tocadero square in Paris, Tuesday, May 1, 2012. Eiffel tower in the background ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| France Prepares for Final Round of Presidential Election Voice of America May 03, 2012 France Prepares for Final Round of Presidential Election André de Nesnera French voters go to the polls on Sunday to elect a president, with incumbent Nicolas Sarkozy fighting an uphill battle against the Socialist Party challenger, ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
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| France factored in, but Greece vote worries MarketWatch By William L. Watts, MarketWatch FRANKFURT (MarketWatch)—Investors appear comfortable with expectations French voters will bid adieu to President Nicolas Sarkozy in Sunday's runoff election, but fear a potentially chaotic Greek parliamentary election ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| FOREX-Euro dips ahead of elections, US jobs data Reuters * Euro dips after weak euro zone services PMI * US jobs data in focus, could weigh on dollar if weak * Euro vulnerable before elections in France and Greece By Jessica Mortimer LONDON, May 4 (Reuters) - The euro fell against the dollar on Friday after ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Hollande: A kinder, gentler France ahead? BusinessWeek And that would have implications for France's allies and enemies alike. Whoever is elected in Sunday's presidential elections, his decisions will carry weight on Iran's nuclear ambitions, government repression in Syria, and the fight against terrorism ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Euro Risks Highlighted as Elections Show Political Swing BusinessWeek Recession-weary Greeks will pick a new government and polls show theFrench will probably install a Socialist president for the first time since 1981. Local elections will test Italy's political pulse, and voters in a northern German state may deal a ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Pound Extends 3rd Weekly Gain Versus Euro Before French Election BusinessWeek By Keith Jenkins on May 04, 2012 The pound strengthened against the euro, extending a third weekly advance, as France and Greece prepare to holdelections this weekend amid uncertainty about the region's commitment to austerity measures. See all stories on this topic » | ||
| French Centrist Bayrou Slams Sarkozy, Says Will Vote For Hollande Wall Street Journal By William Horobin Of DOW JONES NEWSWIRES PARIS (Dow Jones)--Francois Bayrou, the centrist candidate eliminated from the presidentialelections, Thursday said he will vote for socialist candidate Francois Hollande in the second round, ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
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| Francois Hollande, French President Candidate, On Brink Of Victory Huffington Post France's incumbent president and Union for a Popular Movement (UMP) party candidate for the French 2012 presidential election, Nicolas Sarkozy gives a speech during a campaign meeting in Le Raincy, near Paris, on April 26, 2012. See all stories on this topic » | ||
| French candidate goes from wishy-washy to wow Seattle Post Intelligencer ANGELA CHARLTON, AP FILE This Thursday, April 5, 2012 file photo showsFrench Socialist Party candidate for the upcoming French presidentialelection Francois Hollande and his companion French journalist Valerie Trierweiler, left, leaving the Paris ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| European shares fall before US payrolls, elections Reuters However, irrespective of how the jobs figure turns out, traders may look to lighten up on risk ahead of the weekend because of the French and Greekelections. "There's worries that a move to left-leaning governments could signal the start of an ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
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| French presidential elections: Sarkozy facing defeat GlobalPost France's incumbent president Nicolas Sarkozy looks set to lose Sunday'selection to Socialist Francois Hollande after a disappointing debate and missing out on the backing of centrist leader Francois Bayrou. (Eric Feferberg/AFP/Getty Images) PARIS, ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Hollande in winning position for French runoff Reuters The election has prompted financial markets to look anew at France'sstruggle with feeble growth, a gaping trade deficit, 10 percent unemployment and strained public finances - factors that prompted one agency to cut to its AAA credit rating. See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Analysis: Greek election set to rock shaky euro zone Chicago Tribune BRUSSELS (Reuters) - Overshadowed by the prospect of a Socialist win inFrance's presidential vote, the parliamentary election in Greece on Sunday carries far greater risks for the euro zone. Opinion polls show no clear winner emerging from the vote, ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
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| French election proves uninspiring News Chief Observers have been quick to point out the unprecedented nature of Nicolas Sarkozy's defeat in the first round of the French presidential elections. No incumbent has failed to lead the field at this stage since direct elections were inaugurated in 1965 ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Strong debate showing leaves Hollande poised to win French election Boston.com Socialist candidate Francois Hollande appeared to solidify his chances at winning France's presidency Thursday after voters welcomed his strong showing in a debate against beleaguered incumbent Nicolas Sarkozy. Hollande also won the support of a ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| FOREX-Dollar and euro sit tight before US jobs, European elections Reuters * Euro off 2-wk low, ECB offers few hints on more easing * Dollar may dip vs yen and euro if US jobs disappoint * Euro awaits elections in France and Greece on Sunday By Masayuki Kitano SINGAPORE, May 4 (Reuters) - The dollar held steady versus the yen ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| A look at far right parties in Europe, ahead of French and Greek elections Washington Post Here are some of Europe's far-right parties and their status: FRANCE: National Front. Leader Marine Le Pen won nearly 18 percent of vote in April's first round of presidential elections. Eyeing seats in June parliamentary elections. See all stories on this topic » |
| France Elections: Sarkozy Expected To Lose Barring 'Completely ... By The Huffington Post News Editors PARIS — Socialist candidate Francois Hollande appeared to solidify his chances at winning France's presidency Thursday after his strong showing in a debate against beleaguered incumbent Nicolas Sarkozy. Hollande also won the support ... The Huffington Post | Full News Feed |
| French, Greek elections a boom for London property – Business 360 ... By kevinvoigt London (CNN) – As French and Greek voters head to the polls this weekend, some property owners across the Channel will be rubbing their hands with glee. Business 360 |
| Choice Not on Ballot in French Election | War Is A Crime .org By Stephen Lendman Choice Not on Ballot in French Election. by Stephen Lendman. France replicates most Western societies. Elections give voters little choice at best. Most often there's none. Two dominant parties usually compete. In France, there's three. War Is A Crime .org |
| France: Elections, Islam and Scapegoating | Islamic Society of ... By ISWM Sarkozy wants: “Islam of France, not an Islam in France”. Hollande said he supported France's ban on face-covering veils and would not allow separate hours in swimming pools for men and women. Sarkozy: France election too close to call ... Islamic Society of Western Massachusetts |
| Will France's election hinder German leadership of the euro group ... By Gerry Davies Some interesting points made in this Der Spiegel article. ForexLive |
| Egypt's military promises fair election, power turnover | The Raw Story By Agence France-Presse By Agence France-Presse Thursday, May 3, 2012 14:29 EDT. Print. Thousands of anti-military demonstrators protest near the ministry of defence in Cairo on May. Topics: presidential election ♦ Supreme Council. Egypt's military rulers vowed ... The Raw Story |
| Second poll after France election debate shows Sarkozy trims lead ... Second poll after France election debate shows Sarkozy trims lead of Socialist front runner Hollande - @Reuters. Breaking news - www.breakingnews.com |
| Struggling Sarkozy pins re-election hopes on French TV duel ... By anjum PARIS - Nicolas Sarkozy makes a last-ditch bid Wednesday to turn the tide against Socialist Francois Hollande when they go head to head in the Frenchpresidential election's one and only television debate. The duel comes a day after ... Pakistan Today | Latest news... |
| Look Ahead: April Employment Report, European Elections By CalculatedRisk European elections: On Sunday, France and Greece will hold elections. InFrance, François Hollande is expected to replace Nicolas Sarkozy as President of the French Republic. Hollande is expected to push for more of a growth agenda, ... Calculated Risk |
| From France to Greece, Voters Have Eurocrats Sweating Bullets ... By Walter Russell Mead From France to Greece, Voters Have Eurocrats Sweating Bullets. European leaders are watching the French election with bated breath, anticipating a possible new regime under socialist François Hollande. The outcome could determine the ... Via Meadia |
| BBC News - Sarkozy: France election too close to call French President Nicolas Sarkozy believes Sunday's presidential electionrun-off against Francois Hollande will be decided by the tightest margin. www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-17936891 |
| France elections 2012: François Hollande scents victory as he gets ... The Socialist, who is the runaway favourite to be declared France's new president on Sunday told a huge crowd of supporters in Toulouse that hiselection would ... www.telegraph.co.uk/.../France-elections-2012-Francois-Holla... |
| France Elections: Sarkozy Expected To Lose Barring 'Completely ... PARIS — Socialist candidate Francois Hollande appeared to solidify his chances at winning France's presidency Thursday after his strong showing in a debate ... www.huffingtonpost.com/.../france-elections-sarkozy-no-knoc... |
| France's election: The rather dangerous Monsieur Hollande | The ... That is why the likely victory of the Socialist candidate, François Hollande, inFrance's presidential election matters so much. In the first round on April 22nd Mr ... www.economist.com/node/21553446 |
| French elections: gunfight at the Ça Va Corral | Comment is free ... Editorial: At one point Mr Sarkozy plumbed new depths in a campaign which had already turned xenophobic to recapture ground from Marine Le Pen. www.guardian.co.uk/.../french-elections-gunfight-at-the-ca-va... |
| World News - France's election battle moves from hearts to heads LONDON – My daughter Juliette is thirty-something, a former executive assistant to a top CEO, a mother of two and expecting her third child. Her husband ... worldnews.msnbc.msn.com/_.../11355525-frances-election-ba... |
| French election: Five things that you'd never hear in the U.S. - The ... Listening to the rhetoric in the French presidential election makes one realize just how vast the political gulf is between France and the United States. www.washingtonpost.com/.../gIQArd22bT_blog.html |
| French Election: Four Ways Nicolas Sarkozy Got Screwed - The ... The French president survived Sunday's vote. But to win the runoff next month, he 'll have to stop running against himself. www.thedailybeast.com/.../french-election-four-ways-nicolas-s... |
| French elections: Socialist challenger Hollande takes Round 1 ... Both François Hollande and incumbent Nicolas Sarkozy now advance to a runoff presidential election on May 6. www.csmonitor.com/.../French-elections-Socialist-challenger-... |
| French Elections Could Affect HADOPI, ACTA - Slashdot bs0d3 writes "From having a position in the development and support of ACTA, to implementation of HADOPI, to imposing an internet tax to pay for music; ... yro.slashdot.org/.../french-elections-could-affect-hadopi-acta |
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