In brief: French Presidential elections 2012

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Series Details SN6236 (28.2.12)
Publication Date February 2012
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France is holding Presidential elections on 22 April 2012 and 6 May 2012. The current President, Nicolas Sarkozy, is eligible to run for a second term but under 2008 changes to the constitution, he can have no more than two terms in office. The current favourite to win the elections is the Socialist Party’s candidate, François Hollande.

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United Kingdom: House of Commons: Library: Standard Notes: 6313 (1.5.12): In brief: Hollande or Sarkozy for President? http://www.parliament.uk/briefing-papers/SN06313

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