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Greek voters reject coalition’s austerity plans
Greece’s two main parties – PASOK and New Democracy – were expected to incur huge losses when polls closed Sunday night as their popularity plunges to lows not seen since the 1974.
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France wants a figurehead, not a policy maker
Nicolas Sarkozy and Francois Hollande, France’s two presidential candidates, both talk of change – but what they are actually engaged in, writes Jonathan Rugman, is the business of preservation.
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Sarkozy and Hollande clash in TV debate
French President Nicolas Sarkozy and Socialist Francois Hollande clash repeatedly in their only television debate ahead of the election.
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Extremist politics on the rise as Greek austerity bites
Extremist parties are on the rise in Greece as elections approach. Inigo Gilmore reports on the despair felt by ordinary families struggling to deal with economic austerity and political turmoil.
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Sarkozy hopes for knockout blow in Presidential debate
It’s their only debate of the campaign: tonight Nicolas Sarkozy and his rival Francois Hollande face off in a televised clash, that is being billed as the ‘Final Confrontation’.
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Mayday for Sarkozy in battle for far-right vote
The head of the French National Front urges her supporters to snub Nicolas Sarkozy in the presidential elections – as both leaders address rival May Day rallies in Paris.
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UK in recession: more cuts to come?
As the UK slides back into recession, does this mean the chancellor’s round of austerity measures will be extended yet again?
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Tamper with France at your peril?
Jonathan Rugman asks whether this really is the end for Nicolas Sarkozy and what that could mean for France.
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What would a Hollande presidency mean for France and Europe?
After triumphing in the first round of the French presidential elections, Francois Hollande is now favourite to move into the Elysee Palace. Channel 4 News looks at what he stands for.
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Hollande or Sarkozy? The differences explained
Why would France vote for either Hollande or Sarkozy in today’s elections? Foreign Affairs Correspondent Jonathan Rugman explains.
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Sarkozy fights for his job as support swings to Hollande
French voters rallied behind Socialist candidate Francois Hollande in round one of closely fought elections, leaving far right President Nicolas Sarkozy clinging to power.
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FactCheck: Cameron wrong on Rolls and dole
“We can’t remember the last time the PM came out with two whoppers in one speech.”
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FactCheck: Generation game – who’s better off?
Which generation has been hit hardest by the government’s austerity measures? It is the question that has been at the top of the political agenda since the budget sparked accusations that the government was raiding pensioner’s pockets with a new Granny Tax. FactCheck investigates.
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It's time for change says France's 'Mr Normal'
Foreign Correspondent Jonathan Rugman blogs on François Hollande – the man hoping to topple President Sarkozy in the French elections.
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Generation game: who’s better off?
The Channel 4 News FactCheck team looks at how three generations have fared financially – from the baby boomers to today’s school leavers.
