Hollande insists on fiscal treaty move

François Hollande, the main opposition candidate for the French Presidency in 2012 spelt out his intention to reopen discussions on the new European fiscal compact treaty with all signatory countries if he won the election, a move that would throw into doubt the results of months of negotiations by his opponent Nicolas Sarkozy and the German chancellor Angela Merkel.

The Economist, No.8772, 18.2.12: Charlemagne. Running against Merkozy http://www.economist.com/node/21547805

Deutsche Welle, 15.2.12: Hollande's presidential ambitions threaten Merkel's fiscal pact http://www.dw.de/dw/article/0,,15741395,00.html

ESO: Background information: Hollande vows to raise taxes for rich and banks http://www.europeansources.info/record/hollande-vows-to-raise-taxes-for-rich-and-banks/

ESO: Background information: French presidential election, 2012 http://www.europeansources.info/record/french-presidential-election-2012/

ESO: Background information: Merkel swings behind Sarkozy poll bid http://www.europeansources.info/record/merkel-swings-behind-sarkozy-poll-bid/

ESO: Background information: Majority of French oppose fiscal treaty http://www.europeansources.info/record/majority-of-french-oppose-fiscal-treaty/

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