Event: 2017 presidential election

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Political shockwaves of this year look set to be felt well into 2017

The attacks on Berlin and in Ankara this week show that 2016 has not stopping shocking us yet. The ramifications will be felt for months, writes Peter Apps.

Fri, 23 Dec, 2016

Former French president Nicolas Sarkozy seeks return to office

Former French president Nicolas Sarkozy has formally announced he will run for office again in next year’s election.

Tue, 23 Aug, 2016

France’s Le Pen hits back at daughter after suspension

National Front founder Jean-Marie Le Pen hit back at daughter and party leader Marine after she suspended him from the far-right French movement, saying he hopes she loses the 2017 presidential election.

Wed, 06 May, 2015

Majority of French do not want Francois Hollande to run again

Most French people do not want Francois Hollande to seek a second term in the country’s 2017 presidential election, a poll showed, in the latest blow to the president whose popularity is already at record lows.

Mon, 08 Sep, 2014

Hollande’s plans to announce split foiled

Francois Hollande planned to announce to the world’s press last Tuesday that he and Valerie Trierweiler had officially split, but his plans were scrapped after his partner was hospitalised, according to reports.

Fri, 17 Jan, 2014