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French elections

May 4, 2012

On Sunday, French voters went to the polls in a run-off vote between socialist Francois Hollande and incumbent Nicolas Sarkozy. Hollande's win has the potential to change the European political landscape.

Francois Hollande
Image: Reuters

Francois Hollande edged out his rival Nicolas Sarkozy in a vote that could change the course of France. DW reviews the issues at the heart of the campaign and the lead-up to Hollande's victory.

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