May 7th, 2007 · Conservative Nicolas Sarkozy is the new president of France. He easily defeated Socialist Segolene Royal in a runoff vote Sunday. Sarkozy ran on a platform of economic and social reform. Minor protests greeted news of his win.
May 6th, 2007 · French citizens go to the polls Sunday to elect their next president. The contrasting political platforms between the two candidates suggest a very divided France. Socialist Segolene Royal and conservative Nicolas Sarkozy won last month's first round of voting.
Apr 23rd, 2007 · Conservative Nicolas Sarkozy and Socialist Segolene Royal have advanced to a May 6 runoff in France's presidential elections. With most of the votes counted, Sarkozy took in more than 31 percent, with Segolene second at just under 26 percent.
Apr 22nd, 2007 · With a record turnout, preliminary results show voters have selected Socialist Segolene Royal and Conservative Nicolas Sarkozy to face off in France's second round of the presidential election. Sarkozy, the former interior minister, won 30 percent of the vote, and Royal, who represents the Socialist Party, won 25 percent.
Feb 12th, 2007 · Polls indicate the frontrunner in the French presidential race -- Socialist Segolene Royal -- is losing momentum to conservative rival Nicolas Sarkozy. Royal unveiled a package of key policies Sunday in a bid to regain her footing.