Q&A: Sarkozy's and Hollande's plans for France

3 May 2012

A wall screen shows the televised debate between Socialist Party candidate for the presidential election Francois Hollande and current President and conservative rival for re-election, Nicolas Sarkozy — Image caption,
The candidates have both struck a combative tone

After months of campaigning and a close-fought first round, on 6 May French voters face a straight choice between the centre-right incumbent, Nicolas Sarkozy, and his Socialist rival, Francois Hollande, as their president for the next five years.

<paragraph>What are the candidates' slogans?</paragraph>

<paragraph>What sets them apart on the economy?</paragraph>

<paragraph>How do they compare on foreign affairs?</paragraph>

<paragraph>What are their most controversial pledges?</paragraph>

<paragraph>What was their final TV debate pitch?</paragraph>

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