Segolene Royal

The Guardian : “Paparazzi photographs of presidential hopeful Ségolène Royal in a turquoise bikini have raised eyebrows in France and underlined the spread of celebrity culture into France’s traditionally sober political coverage.” Gulf Daily News (Bahrain) : “Bikini shots of Segolene Royal, the Socialist favourite for France’s presidential election - printed opposite snaps of her main rival jogging on a beach - have rattled the status quo in a country where politicians’ private lives have...Read Full Story

French elections are heating up, and this Sunday we'll find out which two candidates make it to the next round.  The big battle this weekend is for second place. François Bayrou and Segolene Royal are the most likely candidates to face off against Nicolas Sarkozy.  Most polls are showing Royal ahead of Bayrou.  Campaigning must officially stop today, so we are entering the quiet before the storm.  Voting opens up on Sunday. French elections are designed to first choose the top 2 contenders...Read Full Story

Segolene Royal , the defeated presidential candidate, is a woman who isn't afraid to speak her mind. Recently she accused President Sarkozy and his wealthy friends of attempting a "take-over" of France. Her concern is understandable. Sarkozy has made moves that create the impression he is rewarding his pals. He recently banned advertising on state-owned television. The spin-off effect from this will drive business to commercial television channels owned by his friends, potentially boosting...Read Full Story

In the last two surveys published by IPSOS and IFOP before a midnight ban, Mr Sarkozy, who heads the ruling Union for a Popular Movement (UMP), was credited with 30 and 28 per cent of Sunday's vote, followed by Ms Royal on 23 and 22.5 per cent. The other eight candidates were far behind. The two front runners from the ballot qualify for a decisive second round on May 6 - a system devised so that all presidents are elected with more than half the vote. So we'll see what happens over the next...Read Full Story

Tags : France , Sarkozy , politics , Obama RÉVOLUTION ! Sarkozy wins French presidency Conservative Nicolas Sarkozy has won the French presidential election, according to projections made from partial results. Mr Sarkozy is estimated to have won 53% of the vote, compared to 47% for socialist Segolene Royal. The turnout was the highest in decades at 85.5% Republicans defect to the Obama camp Disillusioned supporters of President George W Bush are defecting to Barack Obama, the Democratic...Read Full Story

CBC.ca Sarkozy's crackdown on Roma illegals sparks Europe-wide resonance RIA Novosti Canada's top interior official is also expected to show up. Here is the original post: Sarkozy’s crackdown on Roma illegals sparks Europe-wide resonance – RIA NovostiRead Full Story

The French elections result threw up no main surprises. In that Nicolas Sarkozy polled the highest number of votes 31.2% and coming in second place,Ms Royal with 25.9% of the total vote.What is quite remarkable is the high turn out of voters.This indicates that despite widespread disillusionment with politics and politicians people still made the effort to partake in the political process.84% of the voting populace took part in the election. This is quite an enviable figure. So the dye is...Read Full Story

Poitou-Charentes has formalized the launch of an investment bank for SMEs. 33 million of regional funds will be available in two years. Segolene Royal, Socialist candidate for the primary (here at a press conference in Paris June 29, 2011). The Regional Council of Poitou-Charentes, headed by Ségolène Royal, the Socialist Party candidate in the primary, formalized Monday the creation of a regional investment bank for SMEs, said the community in a statement. "With the bank, SMEs can now apply...Read Full Story

Congratulations Ségolène Royal France Votes Royal and conservative Nicolas Sarkozy appeared headed to a presidential runoff, setting up a stark choice between one of France's most right wing politicians and a liberal who would be the country's first female leader....... here The voter turnout rate was heading over 80 percent , nearing the record of 84.8 percent Merkel, Royal and Clinton?Read Full Story

The Globe and Mail has an interesting summary of French exit polls: Conservative Nicolas Sarkozy picked up the women's vote, fared well among blue-collar workers and nosed into the political centre on his way to winning France's presidential election, poll figures show. Mr. Sarkozy united a broad and unlikely spectrum of voters in his 53-47 per cent victory over Socialist Ségolène Royal in Sunday's vote, handing him a solid mandate for his detailed platform pledging tax cuts, freer markets...Read Full Story