Muriel Du Fresse

Economy dominating as French voters prepare to head to polls

Global Politics

President Nicolas Sarkozy is hitting the streets this week as the start of formal campaigning has kicked off. His challengers, including Francois Hollande, Marine Le Pen and Jean-Luc Melonchon are hoping to make the economy issue number one, while Sarkozy is hoping it’s anything but.

The World

Economy, Not Security, Top Election Issue in France

Global Politics