FRANCE: PM Fillon and Sarkozy to meet for talks after UMP defeat at polls
French Prime Minister François Fillon (pictured) and President Nicolas Sarkozy will meet for talks Monday after their UMP party’s decisive defeat in regional polls. Sarkozy is expected to reshuffle his cabinet amid pressure for a shift in direction. Read More
FRENCH REGIONAL ELECTIONS: Sarkozy’s party suffers mauling in regional polls
Exit polls say the ruling UMP party of President Nicolas Sarkozy is heading for a wipeout in the second round of France’s regional elections, with left-wing parties poised to win all but one of mainland France’s 22 regions. Read More
FRENCH REGIONAL ELECTIONS: Sarkozy’s party faces stern test in second round of regional polls
France’s ruling UMP party faces a heavy defeat in the second round of regional elections Sunday, the last electoral test ahead of a 2012 presidential poll. At 5pm, turnout had reached 43.47%, up slightly from last week’s first round. Read More