France’s socialists pin their hopes on a revival of the ‘soft left’

Commentary feature. Nicolas Sarkozy has never lost the image of a ‘president of the rich’. Francois Hollande will be able to promise a sharing of sacrifices, writes Pierre Haski.

ESO: Background information: Hollande to run against Sarkozy after primary win / Hollande takes on tough challenge http://www.europeansources.info/record/hollande-to-run-against-sarkozy-after-primary-win-hollande-takes-on-tough-challenge/

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