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Supporters of Socialist Party newly-elected president celebrate following the announcement of the estimated results of the second round of Presidential election on May 6 2012 on the Victory Square
CATHERINE BREMER

France jumps to the left as Hollande edges out Sarkozy

Franois Hollande has won France’s presidential election in a swing to the left at the heart of Europe that could start a pushback against austerity.

  • Lionel Laurent
  • Catherine Bremer
5 min read
GREECE

EU: Greek debt restructuring not on the agenda

A restructuring of Greece’s €340-billion debt is not on the agenda and would damage the country’s credibility on bond markets.

  • Lionel Laurent
1 min read