French Elections - French Presidential Elections

Introduction to the different kinds of elections in France and a look at the results of the 2010 regional elections.

Results of the 2007 French presidential elections.

At the time of this discussion, there were some problems with the normal electoral process, including an important candidate not meeting the requirements to be on the ballot. Learn more in this listening comprehension exercise.

Nicolas Sarkozy was one of the front-runners in the 2007 French presidential election. Learn about his platform and pro-American stance.

Official website of the 2007-2012 French president.

Ségolène Royal is a socialist and worked hard to become France's first female president. Learn about her platform and her struggle in this discussion.

Official website of the 2007 French presidential election candidate.

Read about the effects of bloggers on the French presidential elections.

Les bloggeurs discutent des élections françaises.

Official website of the 2007 French presidential election candidate.

In 2002, a political earthquake rocked France as racist Front National head Jean-Marie Le Pen won the first round of the presidential elections.

Official website of the 2007 French presidential election candidate.

Who do you think will win round 2 of the French presidential elections?

If you're French, who will you vote for? If not, who would you like to see become the next president of France?

Regardless of your personal feelings about the candidates, who do you think will win?