France’s presidential election campaign is confirming the deep-seated caution of both main candidates. But, for all the disappointed expectations of Sarkozy as a reformer, there is still a sense that he ‘gets it’.

Fraser, Maurice (2012) France’s presidential election campaign is confirming the deep-seated caution of both main candidates. But, for all the disappointed expectations of Sarkozy as a reformer, there is still a sense that he ‘gets it’. LSE European Politics and Policy (EUROPP) Blog (10 Apr 2012). Website.

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In May’s presidential elections, France faces a choice between the incumbent centre right candidate Nicolas Sarkozy, and the socialist, François Hollande. As the race narrows, Maurice Fraser looks at both candidates and the likely impacts their election might have on France’s domestic, EU and foreign policies. Whoever wins the election and becomes president, France is certain to retain its very sbripecific brand of exceptionalism.

Item Type:	Online resource (Website)
Official URL:	http://blogs.lse.ac.uk/europpblog
Additional Information:	© 2012 The Authors
Divisions:	LSE
Subjects:	J Political Science > JN Political institutions (Europe)
Date Deposited:	17 Sep 2012 13:59
Last Modified:	15 Sep 2023 18:30
URI:	http://eprints.lse.ac.uk/id/eprint/45991

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