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Page last updated at 13:42 GMT, Thursday, 3 April 2008 14:42 UK
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open Sarkozy inauguration

NEWS AND FEATURES

Segolene Royal Left hopes for renewal
Segolene Royal's defeat may mark the emergence of a new leader of the left, the BBC's Oana Lungescu says.
EU flag World reacts to Sarkozy's win
World leaders congratulated France's president-elect, Nicolas Sarkozy, on his victory in Sunday's vote.

ELECTION BASICS
Nicolas Sarkozy won 6 May poll run-off
Polled 53% against 47% for Socialist Segolene Royal
Turnout was 85%, highest since 1981
Top election issues were jobs, cost of living and identity

Policies at-a-glance

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Cabinet team announced
Sarkozy names ally Fillon as PM
Media hope for unity
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French rivals clash in TV debate

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The socialist taking a key role in France's right-wing cabinet
Poster of Sarkozy'A new page'
France prepares for uncertain future under a tough new leader
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An overview of the history, economy and society of France

VIDEO AND AUDIO NEWS
Nicolas Sarkozy Sarkozy: 'I love France. I love France'

Segolene Royal Royal thanked those who voted for her


FEATURES & ANALYSIS

Sarkozy EU excited and worried by Sarkozy
French President Nicolas Sarkozy may help lift the EU out of stagnation, but could also cause new problems.
Sarkozy and his wife Cecilia Sarkozy soap opera grips Paris
Will Cecilia Sarkozy will be a full-time First Lady or not for her husband Nicolas?
HAVE YOUR SAY
He may not be perfect, but compared to Royal's policies, Sarkozy is what France needed.
Mustafa Yorumcu, London

VOTERS' VIEWS

Hazem Eseifan Our panel look ahead to a Sarkozy presidency

open Voters' views
Plague on both your houses
A long and gruelling campaign
French centre unmoved by debate
Workplace battles abound
Voters split on 35-hour week
A family campaign in France
Cold comfort for French economy
French town's life after industry

Breece Suber'Proud to be French'
Sarkozy's supporters celebrate victory in the streets of Paris
Marine Arnaud at the Foire du Tr�ne In pictures
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