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To-Do List: Elections, Elections, and More Elections
To know: Europeans voted for change in various elections held over the weekend; in France, the Socialist candidate Francois Hollande beat incumbent President Nicolas Sarkozy, while in Greece, far-left and far-right parties won seats in the country’s legislature … ABC News and Univision are launching a new twenty-four-hour news channel … Syria is holding elections today; the legitimacy of the vote is in dispute … The U.
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Socialist Party Candidate Defeats Sarkozy In French Presidential Election
Nicolas Sarkozy has officially conceded defeat in France's presidential race, meaning the next leader of the French Republic will be Socialist Party candidate Francois Hollande. Hollande was pushed into office by voters not necessar... Read Post
Markets Expect Sarkozy To Lose France As Greece Heads For The Polls
Two crucial elections will be held in Euriope over the weekend, with French President Nicolas Sarkozy facing-off with Francois Hollande of the socialist party, while Greek leaders Antonis Samaras and Evangelos Venizelos try to keep ... Read Post
It's Complicated: The Relationship Statuses of France's Presidential Candidates
This weekend, France will vote for its next president. After a first round, it's down to incumbent Nicolas Sarkozy and his socialist challenger Francois Hollande. Since Sarkozy was elected in 2007, a lot has changed. One of the most... Read Post