French vote debate fierce but no knock-out blow
May 03, 2012 | 08:35
French President Nicolas Sarkozy launched fierce assaults on Socialist rival Francois Hollande in their debate four days before their election clash, but failed to land a decisive blow on the frontrunner.
Sarkozy courts French far right after Hollande win
April 24, 2012 | 15:25
French President Nicolas Sarkozy appealed directly to far right voters on Monday with pledges to get tough on immigration and security, after a record showing in a first round election by the National Front made them potential kingmakers.
France cuts 2012 growth forecast
January 31, 2012 | 08:50
The French government on Monday halved its 2012 growth forecast, piling more pressure on Nicolas Sarkozy a day after the president unveiled a raft of measures he hopes will jumpstart the economy.
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