OCH.TO

2012 French Presidential Election - DER SPIEGEL

Zum Inhalt springen

2012 French Presidential Election

Alle Beiträge

'Hollande Inspires Skepticism, Not Euphoria' - BORIS HORVAT/ AFP

'Hollande Inspires Skepticism, Not Euphoria' - BORIS HORVAT/ AFP

The World from Berlin 'Hollande Inspires Skepticism, Not Euphoria'

France's new Socialist President François Hollande looks set to have ample power to govern following his party's good showing in the first round of the French parliamentary election. German commentators warn that, given the low turnout and the challenges he faces, he should not get too confident.

Hollande Under Pressure to Score Quick Victories - Michel Spingler/ AP

Hollande Under Pressure to Score Quick Victories - Michel Spingler/ AP

French President Inaugurated Hollande Under Pressure to Score Quick Victories

François Hollande, sworn in as French president on Tuesday, will have no time to savor the moment. He will dash to Berlin to challenge Angela Merkel's austerity policy on Tuesday evening. Then he has to form a cabinet and honor his pledge to cut ministerial salaries. He urgently needs to score successes ahead of parliamentary elections in June. Von Stefan Simons

Can Merkel Teach Hollande Austerity? - STEPHANE MAHE/ REUTERS

Can Merkel Teach Hollande Austerity? - STEPHANE MAHE/ REUTERS

Savings vs. Stimulus Can Merkel Teach Hollande Austerity?

With the election of François Hollande as French president, Nicolas Sarkozy is history -- as is the Merkozy duo in Berlin and Paris. German-French relations will have to be realigned. Given that the election has come in the midst of the euro crisis, Hollande and German Chancellor Angela Merkel will need to learn to get along quickly. Von Philipp Wittrock

'Hollande Could Be a Better Partner than Sarkozy' - JOHN MACDOUGALL/ AFP

'Hollande Could Be a Better Partner than Sarkozy' - JOHN MACDOUGALL/ AFP

The World from Berlin 'Hollande Could Be a Better Partner than Sarkozy'

Chancellor Merkel's fear that Socialist candidate François Hollande might win the French election came true on Sunday. While their differing politics have some warning of difficult French-German relations to come, German editorialists argue Monday that the pragmatic politicians will make it work.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

Super Sunday Poses Multiple Threats to Merkel - Michael Sohn/ AP

Super Sunday Poses Multiple Threats to Merkel - Michael Sohn/ AP

Three Key Elections Super Sunday Poses Multiple Threats to Merkel

It could be an uncomfortable weekend for German Chancellor Angela Merkel, with three crunch votes taking place on Sunday. Elections in Greece and France could torpedo her strategy to solve the euro crisis if voters reject pro-austerity candidates, while a state election in Germany may weaken her conservatives domestically. Von Veit Medick

Will France's Election Hinder German Leadership of the Euro Group? - dapd

Will France's Election Hinder German Leadership of the Euro Group? - dapd

In Hollande's Hands Will France's Election Hinder German Leadership of the Euro Group?

German Finance Minister Wolfgang Schäuble is the leading candidate to become the president of the Euro Group, the common currency's powerful decision-making body. But if François Hollande wins the upcoming French election, he could scupper the appointment, dealing a major blow to Chancellor Merkel. Von Philipp Wittrock

The Man Who Always Smiles - PHILIPPE WOJAZER/ REUTERS

The Man Who Always Smiles - PHILIPPE WOJAZER/ REUTERS

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

How Long Will Hollande's Party Go On? - JEAN-PIERRE MULLER/ AFP

How Long Will Hollande's Party Go On? - JEAN-PIERRE MULLER/ AFP

The Debt Drug How Long Will Hollande's Party Go On?

François Hollande is predicted to win France's presidential election, but his victory could endanger the euro zone's carefully negotiated fiscal pact. He also wants to water down the European Central Bank's statutes, forcing it to lend more to promote economic growth. But his plans would do little more than borrow time -- and they could be very dangerous for Germany. Von Wolfgang Kaden

Merkel Blasts Hollande as Spain Worries Increase - FABIAN BIMMER/ REUTERS

Merkel Blasts Hollande as Spain Worries Increase - FABIAN BIMMER/ REUTERS

Ratings Agency Downgrade Merkel Blasts Hollande as Spain Worries Increase

German Chancellor Angela Merkel made it clear on Thursday that she was not prepared to renegotiate the European Union fiscal pact as demanded by French presidential candidate François Hollande. Her comments come as ratings agency Standard and Poor's downgraded Spain two notches.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Personalities Trump Policies in French Presidential Campaign - CHRISTIAN HARTMANN/ 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

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

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

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

Merkel Braces for Possible Sarkozy Election Defeat - Sean Gallup/ Getty Images

Merkel Braces for Possible Sarkozy Election Defeat - Sean Gallup/ Getty Images

First Contacts with Hollande Camp Merkel Braces for Possible Sarkozy Election Defeat

Angela Merkel initially refused to receive French presidential candidate François Hollande when he offered a meeting recently. But as his victory against Nicolas Sarkozy seems more likely, the German Chancellery has made its first contacts with the Socialist Party politician's camp. After all, Berlin and Paris must stick together. Von Florian Gathmann und Stefan Simons

Seite 1 / 2

Ältere Artikel