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Nicolas Sarkozy

Nicolas Sarkozy was elected president of France in 2007, running on a center-right platform promising to liberalize the French economy. The charismatic and image-conscious president has thrust himself into international negotiations over the release of political prisoners and the Middle East conflict.

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Back to the Future Alain Juppé's Star Is Rising in France

Many see Alain Juppé as boring. But the conservative former French prime minister is still the best liked candidate ahead of next year's presidential elections. He could thwart Nicolas Sarkozy's comeback and send President François Hollande into retirement. Von Julia Amalia Heyer

Alain Juppé's Star Is Rising in France - LIONEL BONAVENTURE/ AFP

The Hapless President Is François Hollande Re-Electable?

François Hollande is already viewed as the most unsuccessful president in recent French history. His hapless leadership has enabled the rise of Marine Le Pen's far-right Front National. He plans to run again in 2017, but does he stand a chance? Von Julia Amalia Heyer

Is François Hollande Re-Electable? - ENRIQUE DE LA OSA/ REUTERS

He's Back Sarkozy Eyes a Return to French Presidency

After an extended break from politics, former French President Nicolas Sarkozy is ready to make a comeback. Former advisors say he is more patient and a better listener. Critics, though, say he has drifted even further to the right. Is France ready for the sequel? Von Julia Amalia Heyer

Sarkozy Eyes a Return to French Presidency - STEPHANE DE SAKUTIN/ AFP

France's 'Leftist Sarko' Popular Minister Rankles Ailing Socialists

While President Hollande's authority crumbles, his interior minister, Manuel Valls, has become France's most popular politician -- much to the chagrin of his own party. Von Mathieu von Rohr

Popular Minister Rankles Ailing Socialists - dpa Picture-Alliance / Matthieu De Martignac/ picture alliance / dpa

Sarkozy's Back Ex-President Takes Aim at Hollande's Policies

While French President François Hollande deals with dismal jobless figures and turmoil surrounding the recent legalization of gay marriage, his upbeat predecessor goes on the thinly veiled offensive in Montreal. "When I look at those who succeeded me," Nicolas Sarkozy says, "I feel very good."

Ex-President Takes Aim at Hollande's Policies - BENOIT TESSIER/ REUTERS

Sarkozy Scandal An 'Unflattering Picture' of French Democracy

Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy is under investigation for exploiting the country's richest woman to raise campaign funds. Edwy Plenel, founder of Mediapart, the online news magazine that broke the scandal, tells SPIEGEL that there could be more such cases to come.

An 'Unflattering Picture' of French Democracy - PASCAL ROSSIGNOL/ REUTERS

Peugeot on the Brink How Paris Is Killing French Industry

French carmaker Peugeot is fighting for its survival. But, by keeping its plants in-country and supporting wage hikes, the government is ignoring the rules of survival in the age of globalization. In the end, the workers it is trying to help might be the biggest losers. Von Dietmar Hawranek und Isabell Hülsen

How Paris Is Killing French Industry - epa Sipa Haley/ picture-alliance/ dpa/dpaweb

France's New President François Hollande Must Quickly Hit His Stride

On the night of his victory, France's new president seemed exhausted and overwhelmed by the size of his task. François Hollande has little time to master the transition from candidate to president. He faces important tests at home and abroad, including finding a way to get along with Angela Merkel. Von Mathieu von Rohr

François Hollande Must Quickly Hit His Stride - CHARLES PLATIAU/ Reuters

Hollande Prevails over Sarkozy A New French President Predestined to Disappoint

The French chose François Hollande because he promised to be a different president than Nicolas Sarkozy. He just won one of the most difficult jobs on earth: to reform France. To succeed he will have to disappoint many of his supporters. But Hollande is a pragmatist, not an ideologue -- and this might even help him to bond with Angela Merkel. Von Mathieu von Rohr

A New French President Predestined to Disappoint - PHILIPPE DESMAZES/ AFP

Voters Say 'Au Revoir' to Sarkozy Socialist Hollande To Become Next French President

France has elected François Hollande as its next president. Incumbent Nicolas Sarkozy has become the first president in 31 years not to get elected to a second term. Hollande's election is also expected to have a major impact on European Union policies.

Socialist Hollande To Become Next French President - FRED DUFOUR/ AFP

The World from Berlin 'Hollande's Euro Strategy Will End in Disaster'

New polls indicate that the gap between French President Nicolas Sarkozy and frontrunner François Hollande is narrowing. But most still expect the Socialist challenger to emerge victorious on Sunday. German commentators say that Hollande still has a lot to learn -- and the sooner he does, the greater the clout he will have in Europe.

'Hollande's Euro Strategy Will End in Disaster' - Thibault Camus/ AP

France's Enigmatic François Hollande The Man Who Always Smiles

All eyes in Europe are on François Hollande, the Socialist candidate who could become France's next president on Sunday. The reserved technocrat has become more confident and presidential during the campaign, and makes up for his shortcomings as an orator by showing genuine empathy with people. But even his friends say he is hard to fathom. Von Mathieu von Rohr

The Man Who Always Smiles - PHILIPPE WOJAZER/ REUTERS

The World from Berlin 'Berlin Is Running Out of Allies in Euro Crisis'

The collapse of the Dutch government, the prospect of Socialist François Hollande as next French president and the surging popularity of far-right parties shows that budget discipline is out of fashion in Europe. Chancellor Angela Merkel is looking increasingly lonely in her fight to save the euro through painful austerity measures, write German commentators.

'Berlin Is Running Out of Allies in Euro Crisis' - Boris Roessler/ dpa

The World from Berlin Le Pen's Result 'Is a Blemish on French Democracy'

Socialist challenger François Hollande may have got the biggest share of the vote in the first round of the French presidential election, but the real winner seems to be right-wing populist Marine Le Pen. German commentators argue that incumbent Nicolas Sarkozy only has himself to blame for his poor showing.

Le Pen's Result 'Is a Blemish on French Democracy' - YVES HERMAN/ Reuters

Interview with Luxembourg Foreign Minister Franco-German Border Plan 'Stinks to High Heaven'

In an interview with SPIEGEL, Luxembourg Foreign Minister Jean Asselborn attacks a Franco-German plan to allow Schengen-zone countries to temporarily re-introduce border controls. The move is a populist ploy by French President Nicolas Sarkozy to secure his re-election, says Asselborn.

Franco-German Border Plan 'Stinks to High Heaven' - DAVID W CERNY/ REUTERS

Presidential Election French Voters Show Their Anger with Sarkozy

Socialist challenger Francois Hollande has beaten incumbent Nicolas Sarkozy in the first round of the French presidential election. The result is a sign of how frustrated the French are with the state of their country, and how angry they are with Sarkozy. Hollande now has to appeal to supporters of far-right candidate Marine Le Pen if he wants to win the second round. Von Mathieu von Rohr

Border-Free Travel Germany and France Seek Reintroduction of Controls

Germany and France want to weaken Europe's border-free travel agreement, according to a Friday newspaper report. Berlin and Paris would like to be able to temporarily reintroduce border controls due to concerns about illegal immigration. The move is not, a Berlin official assures, to be seen as re-election campaign help for Sarkozy.

Germany and France Seek Reintroduction of Controls - ATTILA KISBENEDEK/ AFP

French-German Relations What a Hollande Victory Would Mean for Merkel

German Chancellor Merkel has made it clear that she would like to see French President Nicolas Sarkozy win a second term. Indeed, if his challenger François Hollande emerges victorious in the country's upcoming election, she could face isolation in Europe. But a Sarkozy re-election might be problematic, too. Von Veit Medick und Severin Weiland

What a Hollande Victory Would Mean for Merkel - PHILIPPE WOJAZER/ REUTERS

Big Promises and Bigger Illusions Personalities Trump Policies in French Presidential Campaign

French voters go to the polls for the first round of the presidential election on Sunday. So far, it's been a strange campaign in which personalities have played a bigger role than the country's troubled economy. The French media have focused primarily on the fate of President Nicolas Sarkozy -- a fate which remains uncertain. Von Mathieu von Rohr

Personalities Trump Policies in French Presidential Campaign - CHRISTIAN HARTMANN/ REUTERS

Veering Right in the Final Sprint Sarkozy Courts Populism in Run-Up to Election

As the French election campaign enters its last two weeks, President Nicolas Sarkozy is courting right-wing extremist voters. In his neck-and-neck race against Socialist Party candidate François Hollande, they could decide the outcome. Von Stefan Simons

Sarkozy Courts Populism in Run-Up to Election - Ian Langsdon/ dpa

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