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Sarkozy first French incumbent president to lose in first round of elections

Global Politics

Nicholas Sarkosy has a tough battle in front of him if he wants to remain in office when the second, runoff round of the presidential elections happens on May 6. His challenger, Francois Hollande, has promised to reverse some of the austerity measures championed by Sarkozy.

Hollande Wins First Round of French Presidential Election, Runoff May 6