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France's Next President: Sarko vs. Sego

On May 6, French voters chose conservative Nicolas Sarkozy of the country's ruling UMP party to move into the Elysee palace instead of Segolene Royal, a socialist, who would have been the first female president of the republic.

After emerging as the top vote-getter in the first round on April 22, Sarkozy held a clear advantage and surveys showed that he was set to beat Royal in the second vote.

But analysts still thought Royal stood a chance to become president as she could unite the "Anyone but Sarkozy" voters behind her.

Check out the candidates and the issues in this special DW-WORLD.DE dossier.

Police, Protesters Battle After Sarkozy Win

Police clashed with rock-throwing protesters at the Bastille and security presence was high in the mainly immigrant suburbs after Sarkozy won the French presidency. (06.05.2007) 

Conservative Sarkozy Is France's Next President

Right-wing candidate Nicolas Sarkozy handily won the French presidential election with 53 percent of the vote; some 85 percent of those eligible came to the polls. (06.05.2007) 

Sarkozy Favored as French Elect New President

French voters cast ballots on Sunday to choose a new president, with right-winger and clear favorite Nicolas Sarkozy squaring off against Socialist Segolene Royal in a bid to win a mandate for sweeping change. (06.05.2007) 

As Election Nears, French Duo Fight to a Draw in Last Debate

A crucial French presidential debate between frequently bad-tempered candidates Nicolas Sarkozy and Segolene Royal failed to give either candidate a significant boost in the polls. (03.05.2007) 

French Far-Right Leader Tells Supporters to Stay Home

French far-right leader Jean-Marie Le Pen called on his supporters Tuesday to abstain in this weekend's presidential vote pitting right-winger Nicolas Sarkozy against socialist Segolene Royal. (02.05.2007) 

New French Leadership Promises Better Trans-Atlantic Ties

Differences between presidential candidates Nicolas Sarkozy and Segolene Royal are strategic rather than substantive in foreign affairs. Neither is beholden to the anti-American Gaullist or Socialist legacies. (30.04.2007) 

The Issues

Europe on the Back Burner in French Election Campaign

France's "non" vote to the EU constitution in 2005 has made the subject of Europe a political hot potato in the presidential campaign. Where do the candidates stand when it comes to Brussels? (17.04.2007) 

Airbus Crisis Deepens as France, Germany Fight Over Job Cuts

Troubled European airplane maker Airbus faced worsening problems Tuesday as Germany and France, who jointly control the company, wrangled over the distribution of thousands of job cuts. (20.02.2007) 

Sparks Expected to Fly Whoever Becomes France's President

As the frontrunners in the French presidential race, Nicolas Sarkozy and Segolene Royal, make their way to Berlin, DW-WORLD.DE asks what the election result will mean for Germany and the European Union in general. (13.02.2007) 

France Bows to Growing Protests Over Homelessness

The plight of the homeless has become a hot button issue in looming French elections as growing protests over homelessness led by a French charity gather momentum. (06.01.2007) 

Commentary

"This Election Is Like a Soccer Cup Tie Match"

In an interview with DW-TV, Franco-German Daniel Cohn-Bendit, a leading politician for the Greens in Europe, talked about the French presidential election and the consequences for France and Europe. (22.04.2007) 

Opinion: It's Time to Get Serious in France

Deutsche Welle's Anke Hagedorn says that Nicolas Sarkozy and Segolene Royal now need to focus on the issues rather than appearances before they square off again in the race for the French presidency on May 6. (23.04.2007) 

European Press Review: A Democratic Awakening?

European editorialists on Monday hailed the high voter turnout in France's first round of presidential elections and added that the race was far from over. (23.04.2007) 

The Candidates

France's Sarkozy Ahead in the Polls, But Still Controversial

He polarized the public as the tough talking law-and-order interior minister during the Paris riots in 2005 and has not stopped being controversial as France's right-of-center presidential candidate. (20.04.2007) 

France's First Female Presidential Candidate Breaks Taboos

Socialist candidate Segolene Royal's refreshing break with tradition initially appealed to voters, but detractors on both the left and right have criticized her style and lack of substance. (20.04.2007) 

The Rise of Centrist Francois Bayrou

With the French presidential election campaign entering its final week, DW-WORLD.DE takes a look at Francois Bayrou, so the so-called "Third Man" of the presidential race. (15.04.2007) 

Extremist Le Pen Strikes Chord in France, Again

For over 30 years, Jean-Marie Le Pen has campaigned at the top of French politics. While labeled an anti-Semite and rascist by some, he still commands enough support to add a dark dimension to the presidential election. (05.03.2007) 

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