Hollande faces leadership test / Hollande hits at his ‘true adversary’

Article reports on the chances for François Hollande, Socialist Party candidate in the 2012 French Presidential Election. The moment of truth was approaching for Mr Hollande as the tempo of the presidential election campaign rose in January 2012.

On 22 January 2012 addressed his first big rally and laid out his programme for government if he won the election. He vowed to 'change the destiny of our country', and described the banking industry as a faceless ruler and his 'true adversary'.

He would seek a Franco-German treaty to overturn the 'dominance of finance' and re-orient Europe towards growth and big industrial projects.

ESO: Background information: Hollande to run against Sarkozy after primary win / Hollande takes on tough challenge http://www.europeansources.info/record/hollande-to-run-against-sarkozy-after-primary-win-hollande-takes-on-tough-challenge/

France24, 22.1.12: Hollande vows to 'change destiny of France' http://www.france24.com/en/20120122-francois-hollande-president-france-socialist

The Local.fe, 23.1.12: Socialist contender promises 'change' at rally http://www.thelocal.fr/2346/20120123/

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