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FRENCH Elections News, May 06, 2012 (2)

Sarkozy concedes defeat in French election
CBS News
(AP) PARIS - Nicolas Sarkozy has conceded defeat in France'spresidential elections, saying he called challenger Francois Hollande to wish him "good luck" as the country's new leader. Sarkozy thanked his supporters Sunday and said he did his best to...
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CBS News
What French election result means for US, world
Boston.com
French voters chose Socialist Francois Hollande as their new president Sunday in a race that will have implications for Europe's debt crisis, the Afghanistan war and global diplomacy. Hollande, largely unknown outside French borders, ...
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Boston.com
Socialists oust Sarkozy in French election
National Post
Grey skies and rain showers greeted voters across much ofFrance, but turnout was high, hitting 71.96% at 5:00 pm according to interior ministry figures. More than 46 million people were eligible to vote. The election was marked by fears over European ...
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National Post
French Elections: Analysis From Le Huffington Post
Huffington Post
President-elect Francois Hollande blows a kiss to the crowd after his electionin Tulle, central France, Sunday, May 6, 2012. Francois Hollande defeated Nicolas Sarkozy on Sunday to become France's next president, Sarkozy conceded defeat minutes after ...
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France election: François Hollande defeats Nicolas Sarkozy to become president
Toronto Star
“The French did not want to elect a president who is powerless: It must be given a majority, otherwise it would be absurd,” said Pierre Moscovici, Hollande's campaign director. He called on voters to “amplify this victory” in legislative elections next ...
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Toronto Star
Polls: Francois Hollande has won France's presidential election
msnbc.com
By The Associated Press Polling agency projections suggest Socialist Francois Hollande has won France's presidentialelection against conservative incumbent Nicolas Sarkozy. An Hollande victory could change how Europe tackles its debt crisis — with ...
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msnbc.com
Analysis: Greek, French voters reject German-led austerity
Reuters
Greece's vote, combined with the victory of Socialist Francois Hollande over incumbent Nicolas Sarkozy in a French presidential election, will raise pressure on Europe's paymaster Germany to pursue a more growth-oriented approach to the crisis.
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Hollande expected to win French election
Atlanta Journal Constitution
By GREG KELLER AP PARIS — France voted in a presidential run-off election Sunday expected to see Socialist challenger Francois Hollande defeat incumbent Nicolas Sarkozy by capitalizing on public anger over spending cuts and a Europe-wide push for ...
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Atlanta Journal Constitution
Socialist Hollande ousts Sarkozy as French leader
Reuters
By Catherine Bremer and Paul Taylor | PARIS (Reuters) - Socialist Francois Hollande swept to victory in France's presidential election on Sunday in a swing to the left at the heart of Europe and promised to start a pushback against German-led austerity ...
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France election 2012: François Hollande to be greeted by market turmoil
Telegraph.co.uk
Market turmoil, diplomatic rows and the prospect of social conflict threaten to hijack François Hollande's Socialist Frenchpresidency from outset of his inauguration in ten days time. By Henry Samuel, Bruno Waterfield in Paris Mr Hollande's ...
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Telegraph.co.uk
France Elections: Hollande Beats Sarkozy To Become France President
Huffington Post
The two candidates advanced to a runoff election after first-round electionsheld on April 22; according to France 24, Hollande won 28.63 percent of votes, while Sarkozy won 27.18 percent of votes. The surprise result of the first-round came for ...
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French Election Results: Sarkozy Gets the Boot
Daily Beast
France has a new president, according to exit polls from today'selection. Christopher Dickey on how the socialist Francois Hollande won—and why his anti-austerity mandate may not hold up. France—and, along with it, Europe and possibly the global ...
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Daily Beast
'Mammoth' tasks ahead for Socialists after victory in French election ...
National Post
PARIS — The European press hailed the victory of Socialist Francois Hollande in the French presidential election as a turning point for Europe late Sunday, but warned of the “mammoth” challenges ahead. “Au revoir President Bling Bling!
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National Post
Euro Falls to Three-Week Low After Hollande Wins French Election
BusinessWeek
“France has risks whoever wins the election, because they are facing a lot of economic headwinds,” Kathy A. Jones, a New York-based strategist at Charles Schwab Corp. said in a May 3 phone interview. “Confidence will be shaken by a change and it will ...
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France awaits election results
CNN
France is a key player in plans to lead the eurozone out of its debt crisis, making the election vital to the region. If Sarkozy is defeated, he will be the latest -- and most significant -- of at least half a dozen European leaders swept from office ...
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Hollande wins French presidency, signals revisit of austerity
Christian Science Monitor
Socialist candidate François Hollande defeated incumbent Nicolas Sarkozy for the French presidency in a vote that could reposition how the country responds to the eurozone crisis. By Robert Marquand, Staff Writer / May 6, 2012 President-elect Francois ...
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Christian Science Monitor
European leaders welcome Hollande's French victory; Germany vows to continue ...
Washington Post
BERLIN — European leaders welcomed the victory of Francois Hollande in theFrench presidential election Sunday, pledging to work together on the debt crisis, EU policies and creating sustainable growth. Germany pledged that it would keep up its ...
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Victorious French left reclaims the Bastille
Chicago Tribune
Related Victorious French left reclaims the Bastille Supporters of France'snewly-elected President Francois Hollande react after the early results in the second round vote of the 2012 French presidential elections in Paris Supporters of France's ...
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French President-Elect Francois Hollande: Key Dates
Bloomberg
Francois Hollande was elected the seventh president of France's Fifth Republic, which dates to 1958. Following are the key dates of his life and career. * 1954, Aug. 12: born in Rouen (western France) to a doctor and a social worker * 1968: Moves with ...
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Projection: Hollande Wins French Presidential Election
Voice of America
May 06, 2012 Projection: Hollande Wins French Presidential Election VOA News Exit polls show challenger Francois Hollande beating incumbent Nicolas Sarkozy in the French runoff presidential election Sunday. Projections estimate that Hollande had won ...
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France Election: Socialist François Hollande Defeats Sarkozy for Presidency
TIME (blog)
By Bruce Crumley | May 6, 2012 | + Francois Mori / AP Supporters of Francois Hollande react after hearing election results outside the Socialist Party campaign headquarters in Paris, France, on Sunday, May 6. France was poised for major change Sunday ...
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TIME (blog)
The meaning of Sunday's European elections
Fox News
Sunday's elections results in six European countries, particularly France, Greece and Germany, bode poorly for satisfactorily resolving the European Union's ongoing financial and political crisis. Moreover, from the US perspective, the left turns in ...
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France's Sarkozy: Concedes Election, Hints At Life After Politics
Wall Street Journal
Sarkozy, who held a speech in front of supporters after the announcement of the election results, said he had spoken with Hollande on the phone. "Francehas a new president...It's a democratic choice," Sarkozy said. "I want to wish him good luck in the ...
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Hollande defeats Sarkozy in French presidency vote
Seattle Post Intelligencer
The final polls before France's presidential election Sunday show a shrinking gap between President Nicolas Sarkozy and Socialist challenger Francois Hollande, but still predict a Hollande victory. Photo: Eric Feferberg / APF POOLFrench Socialist ...
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Socialist Francois Hollande defeats Nicolas Sarkozy in French presidential ...
Fox News
His election means a Socialist is taking power in Paris for the first time since Socialist Francois Mitterrand was president from 1981 to 1995. In Washington, the White House has not yet put out a statement on the results.
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Sarkozy Concedes Defeat In French Election [VIDEO]
By Townsquare News Network
Sarkozy Concedes Defeat In French Election [VIDEO]. By: Townsquare NewsNetwork | 1 minute ago. Nicolas Sarkozy is conceding defeat in France'spresidential elections. Nicolas Sarkozy adresses his supporters after the second round ...
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Europe: Breaking News French Election
By Lord Stirling
Breaking News French Election. EUROPE. Lord Stirling's News Blog EUROPE. http://ts3.mm.bing.net/images/thumbnail. Holy Shroud of Turin. BREAKING NEWS. Socialist Hollande ousts Sarkozy as French President ~ link ~ Socialist Francois ...
Europe
French Election: Polls Open In France's Overseas Territories
By The Huffington Post News Team
The final polls show Sarkozy making up ground on his Socialist challenger before Sunday's election in France – but still suggest a Hollande victory. Campaigning and the release of poll data have been suspended until the resultsof the run-off ...
Europe on Huffington Post
Sarkozy Expected to Be Defeated as Polls Close Across France in ...
By Fox News Insider
France voted in a presidential run-off election on Sunday that could see Socialist challenger Francois Hollande defeat incumbent Nicolas Sarkozy by capitalizing on public anger over the government's austerity policies. Polling agency ...
Fox News Insider
France Awaits Election Results - Politics News Story - WDSU New ...
PARIS (CNN) -- Supporters of Nicolas Sarkozy anxiously awaited results of the country's presidential runoff Sunday as the French leader fought to keep his job amid a wave of discontent over his inability to rein in unemployment. ... Sunday...
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French Presidential Election Live Tracker | ZeroHedge
By Tyler Durden
The second round of the French presidential election is by now well underway, with just 5 hours left in the voting day, a 30.66% voter turnout by noon (compared to 34.11% in the runoff round in 2007) according to the Ministry of the Interior, ...
ZeroHedge
Sarkozy concedes defeat in French election - Yahoo! News
By RealityZone
Pollsters Say Hollande Has Won French Election - Now it gets interesting...we have a real rift in the EU, or at least the possibility of pushback against austerianism. 2 hours ago. Leftwing Nutjob · Report:How the GOP has created our judiciary ...
Reality Zone - A New Era ?
World News - Polls: Francois Hollande has won France's ...
By The Associated Press
Polling agency projections suggest Socialist Francois Hollande has wonFrance's presidential election against conservative incumbent Nicolas Sarkozy. An Hollande victory could change how Europe tackles its debt crisis — with more ...
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Voting begins in French election - UK News - News - Birmingham Post
By Birmingham Post
Voters across France have begun casting ballots in a presidential run-offelection that polls suggest will see Socialist challenger Francois Hollande defeat incumbent Nicolas Sarkozy after just one term.
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Socialist Francois Hollande declares victory in French presidential ...
Socialist Francois Hollande declares victory in French presidential election - @AP. ... Serbia's ruling Democratic party narrowly ahead with 24.7% in parliamentary election: TV B92 citing unofficial preliminary count - @Reuters ....Google+. Breaking Newson ...
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French Election Results: Sarkozy Gets the Boot - The Daily Beast
France—and, along with it, Europe and possibly the global economy—are about to enter a new and uncertain era. The first exit polls in French media have put ...
www.thedailybeast.com/.../french-election-results-sarkozy-gets...
French election: final polls suggest swing to Nicolas Sarkozy | World ...
The Guardian, UK and World news, User comments, Web. News · Sport · Comment .... François Hollande · A spreadsheet detailing the French electionresults ...
www.guardian.co.uk/.../french-elections-sarkozy-hollande-opi...
Hollande wins French election - pollster projections - Yahoo! News
News: PARIS (Reuters) - Socialist candidate Francois Hollande won France'spresidential election runoff on Sunday, beating President Nicolas Sarkozy by a...
news.yahoo.com/hollande-wins-french-election-pollster-projec...
Sarkozy concedes defeat in French election - CBS News
Socialist challenger Francois Hollande appears headed for victory in presidential vote.
www.cbsnews.com/.../sarkozy-concedes-defeat-in-french-elect...
France Chooses a New President During Tough Times - ABC News
France voted in a presidential run-off election Sunday that could see Socialist challenger Francois Hollande defeat incumbent Nicolas Sarkozy by capitalizing on ...
abcnews.go.com/.../polls-open-france-presidential-election-16...
BBC News - French election: Sarkozy and Hollande keep silence
French President Nicolas Sarkozy spends the day with his family and his challenger Francois Hollande visits a market a day before the crucial second round.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-17969075
French Election results 2012: Francois Hollande's Socialists beat ...
Francois Hollande was elected France's first Socialist president in nearly two decades on Sunday, dealing a humiliating defeat to incumbent Nicolas Sarkozy...
news.nationalpost.com/2012/05/.../french-election-results-201...
French Use Twitter to Share Early Election Results - NYTimes.com
Twitter users in France on Sunday circumvented a law that prohibits the publication, by the press or any Internet-connected citizen, of presidential voting tallies ...
www.nytimes.com/.../french-use-twitter-to-share-early-election...
World News - French presidential election should be a nail-biter
Every reliable pollster in France is predicting a blowout. Socialist Party leader Francois Hollande will beat President Nicolas Sarkozy – a center-right ...
worldnews.msnbc.msn.com/_.../11548071-french-presidential...
Coded Twitter Messages Break News of French Election Results ...
Activists and satirists used metaphors and the hashtag #radiolondres to disclose results of France's presidential election's first round before they were officially ...
www.psfk.com/.../coded-twitter-messages-break-news-of-frenc...
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