WEB 2012 French Presidential Elections
First Rounds Results
The first round of the French election results are in with Socialist Francois Hollande taking a narrow lead over incumbent Nicolas Sarkozy.
Second Round Runoff
Despite closing the substantial lead enjoyed by his rival on the morrow of the first round of the French presidential election Nicolas Sarkozy was still defeated by François.
Hollande won the second round of voting with 51.6% of the vote, while Sarkozy received 48.4%.
Parliamentary Elections
On June 10 and 17 France will elect the 577 members of the Parliament which includes for the first time representatives from French expatriates one seat covers Canada.
Conclusion
The 2012 French presidential election was a historic event that saw the defeat of incumbent Nicolas Sarkozy and the election of Francois Hollande as the new president of France. The election was a close race, with Hollande winning by a narrow margin. The results of the election are a sign of the changing political landscape in France, and they could have a significant impact on the country's future.
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