Monday, May 7, 2012

French Presidential Election -- News Roundup



Socialist Francois Hollande Wins French Presidency -- BBC

French socialist Francois Hollande has won a clear victory in the country's presidential election.

Mr Hollande - who polled just under 52% of votes in Sunday's run-off - spoke of his pride at becoming president.

Admitting defeat, centre-right incumbent Nicolas Sarkozy wished "good luck" to Mr Hollande.

Analysts say the vote has wide implications for the whole eurozone. Mr Hollande has vowed to rework a deal on government debt in member countries.

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More News On The French Presidential Election

French Presidential election: as it happened -- The Telegraph
Socialist Hollande triumphs in French presidential poll -- France 24
Hollande Ousts Sarkozy in French Presidential Election -- New York Times
French president François Hollande promises 'a new start' for Europe -- The Guardian
Hollande wins French presidency, signals revisit of austerity -- Christian Science Monitor
France gets new leftist leader, Europe a new direction -- Washington Examiner
Socialist Hollande Wins French Presidency -- Voice of America
Socialist Hollande in, Sarkozy out, as France elects a new president -- CNN
Victorious French left reclaims the Bastille -- Reuters
France elections 2012: François Hollande victory sets EU on course for turmoil -- The Telegraph
Hollande faces battle with Berlin over growth -- France 24
Francois Hollande hails French presidential victory as 'a rise against austerity' -- Sydney Morning Herald/AFP
Short honeymoon for Hollande after French election win -- Reuters
Wealthy French eye move across the Channel -- Financial Times
Wall Street Week Ahead: European elections add to selling pressure -- Reuters
Europe in turmoil as France and Greece reject austerity -- CBC
A fiercely left-wing leader to strike fear into the hearts of France's rich -- Nabila Ramdani, The Independent

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