France

Austerity goes down to defeat in Europe

May 7, 2012 By John Wojcik

Voters rejected political parties that have pushed for austerity, and voted in lawmakers who campaigned for policies of economic stimulus and growth.

“Third Man” Mélenchon can no longer be ignored

April 5, 2012 By Tom Gill

The radical Left Front's presidential candidate has gained in opinion polls, a result that would see him take the third spot in the first of the two round vote.

French presidential front-runner proposes sharp tax hike for the rich

March 6, 2012 By Pedro Conceicao

French voters responded positively to the proposal, with recent polls showing a slight uptick in support for Hollande. The prospects of passing such tax-the-rich legislation will depend on parliamentary elections,.

Former IMF head Strauss-Kahn probed for ties to prostitution, pimping

February 23, 2012 By Joe Sims

Former IMF head Dominique Strauss-Kahn has been arrested and released again, this time in connection with a prostitution scandal.

French election pollsters: Sarkozy slipping, both left and far right advancing

January 17, 2012 By Emile Schepers

France elects a new president on April 22, with a runoff possible on May 6. As this date approaches, it would appear that incumbent president Nicolas Sarkozy is going to have trouble holding on to power.