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Sarkozy down but far from out after French vote

Posted by on March 22, 2010 · Leave a Comment 

As expected, French voters gave Nicolas Sarkozy’s UMP party a hammering in the run-off elections for regional councils. The left opposition won everywhere except Alsace and two overseas regions. The revived Socialists are jubilant and dreaming of national power while… Read More

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FRANCE: Voter turnout headed toward record low

Posted by on March 14, 2010 · Leave a Comment 

Few French voters turned out in regional elections on Sunday that will be the last poll before French President Nicolas Sarkozy comes up for re-election in 2012. A second round of voting will be held on March 21. Read More

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FRANCE: A guide to France’s regional elections

Posted by on March 14, 2010 · Leave a Comment 

French voters head to the polls on March 14 and 21 to elect their regional councillors and, perhaps, pass judgement on the government of President Nicolas Sarkozy. Here is FRANCE24’s guide to the French regional elections. Read More

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FRANCE: Voting begins in regional elections

Posted by on March 14, 2010 · Leave a Comment 

French voters have begun to vote in regional elections on Sunday that will be the last poll before French President Nicolas Sarkozy comes up for re-election in 2012. A second round of voting will be held on March 21. Read More

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