Other nations welcome Hollande's French victory - BusinessWeek

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Other nations welcome Hollande's French victory BusinessWeek AP Officials in many countries have welcomed Francois Hollande's victory in the French presidential election. Here are some of their comments. --GERMANY: France's most important foreign partner. Opposition leader Sigmar Gabriel hailed the victory of a ... Francois Hollande facing EU fiscal pact battleBBC News Hollande faces crash course in international politicseuronews The trouble with France's free-thinking first ladies: Unmarried status may ...National Post New York Times -Los Angeles Times -San Francisco Chronicle all 7,580 news articles »

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Market Report / European elections dictate the tone - Haaretz

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Market Report / European elections dictate the tone Haaretz By Eran Azran Despite drops of up to 1% early in the day, stocks closed almost unchanged on the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange yesterday. The big news was of course the victory of the Socialist candidate for president in France, Francois Hollande, ... Analysts Debate Whether Hollande Can Fix French EconomyVoice of America French Center-Right Assesses Two Unpalatable PathsNew York Times As France's new president, does François Hollande have the leadership style to ...Washington Post (blog) Indian Express -The Guardian -Globe and Mail all 10,703 news articles »

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Asian stock markets rebound after jitters over European election results dissipate - Washington Post

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Asian stock markets rebound after jitters over European election results dissipate Washington Post BANGKOK â€" Asian stock markets staged a modest recovery Tuesday as the initial shockwaves from election results in Europe faded. Trading is expected to remain volatile as Greece struggles to form a government after voters punished pro-austerity parties. After Elections, Europe Focuses on GrowthNew York Times Market Report / European elections dictate the toneHaaretz "Austerity" is now a dirty word in EuropeCBS News CTV.ca -Los Angeles Times all 10,427 news articles »

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Can Hollande, Merkel find middle ground? - Globe and Mail

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Can Hollande, Merkel find middle ground? Globe and Mail The left-wing leader wins an upset election on promises of generosity, fairness and co-operation only to step off the victory podium into a financial brick wall. One of those three principles will have to suffer. That is François Hollande, who defeated ... Analysts Debate Whether Hollande Can Fix French EconomyVoice of America Sarkozy, Austerity Rejected by French VotersPBS France's Hollande doesn't owe his victory to passion for sweeping left-leaning ...Washington Post Indian Express -USA TODAY -CNN all 6,650 news articles »

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French, German rifts show already - Los Angeles Times

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French, German rifts show already Los Angeles Times Germany's Angela Merkel rejects the pledge by newly elected French leader Francois Hollande to renegotiate a European treaty to rein in public debt. President-elect Francois Hollande signs an autograph as he leaves his campaign headquarters in Paris. Analysts Debate Whether Hollande Can Fix French EconomyVoice of America French Center-Right Assesses Two Unpalatable PathsNew York Times France's Hollande doesn't owe his victory to passion for sweeping left-leaning ...Washington Post Wall Street Journal -The Guardian -Xinhua all 7,535 news articles »

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Despite French and Greek elections, austerity measures are likely to remain in ... - MiamiHerald.com

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Despite French and Greek elections, austerity measures are likely to remain in ... MiamiHerald.com By MATTHEW SCHOFIELD WASHINGTON -- Europeans voted for change over the weekend, and some politicians even promised it. But the reality of today's Europe is that little change is possible. While voters in France and Greece clamored for government ... Austerity now dirty word in Europe, but what next?The Associated Press France and Greece spur new era of uncertaintyGlobe and Mail European elections: life drains from the centre rightThe Guardian Daily Mail -msnbc.com all 10,579 news articles »

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Austerity now dirty word in Europe, but what next? - The Associated Press

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Austerity now dirty word in Europe, but what next? The Associated Press By DAVID McHUGH, AP â€" 1 minute ago PARIS (AP) â€" The day after Francois Hollande rode to power in France on a slogan of "change now," the conversation in Europe was already different Monday: Austerity had become a dirty word. What replaces it, though, ... European elections: life drains from the centre rightThe Guardian Sarkozy seeks party unity after French defeatReuters Bond markets take European elections in strideGlobe and Mail msnbc.com -Xinhua all 10,426 news articles »

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What does austerity mean in Europe? Higher taxes, fewer jobs _ let us count ... - Washington Post

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What does austerity mean in Europe? Higher taxes, fewer jobs _ let us count ... Washington Post Austerity has been the main prescription across Europe for dealing with the continent's nearly 3-year-old debt crisis, brought on by too much government spending. But what does it mean for the average European? Imagine paying sales tax of 23 percent or ... Anti-austerity ballot backlash rattles euro zoneReuters A European primer: What does austerity look like?The Associated Press Hollande, the man 'no one saw coming,' prepares to lead France (+video)Christian Science Monitor Wall Street Journal -Telegraph.co.uk -USA TODAY all 10,228 news articles »

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A post-elections reality check in the Eurozone - Los Angeles Times

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A post-elections reality check in the Eurozone Los Angeles Times The headline in Monday's Sueddeutsche Zeitung, one of Germany's most influential newspapers, couldn't have said it better in looking at the realistic alternatives Europeans have for reining in spending to protect their common currency. US Stocks Mixed After Post-Election BounceWall Street Journal François Hollande prepares for life in the Élysée Palace as 'President Normal'The Guardian France President-Elect Hollande Has Full PlateABC News CBS News -Washington Post -CNN all 9,769 news articles »

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French president-elect's domestic status a yawn for tolerant French - CBS News

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French president-elect's domestic status a yawn for tolerant French CBS News (CBS News) PARIS - As the world adjusts to a France without Nicolas Sarkozy, scrutiny turns to president-elect Francois Hollande and his domestic partner, journalist Valerie Trierweiler. The couple have been living together since 2007 and have no ... Europe's election: Lessons for the US?CNN GLOBAL MARKETS-Stocks up, euro dips after electionsReuters France's Hollande aims anti-austerity message directly at GermanyWashington Post AFP -Sydney Morning Herald all 6,618 news articles »

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Europe: Now comes the hard part - CNN

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Europe: Now comes the hard part CNN By Ben Rooney @CNNMoneyInvest May 7, 2012: 1:56 PM ET After winning Sunday's election, Francois Hollande is expected to be sworn in as French president later this month. NEW YORK (CNNMoney) -- European Union officials are expected to begin debating ... German finmin says France committed to fiscal pactReuters France election: Nicolas Sarkozy says he is quitting politics for goodTelegraph.co.uk Next French Fight Is to Win ParliamentWall Street Journal Financial Times -Ynetnews -Hindustan Times all 6,741 news articles »

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Austerity now a dirty word in Europe - USA TODAY

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Austerity now a dirty word in Europe USA TODAY PARIS (AP) â€" The day after Francois Hollande rode to power in France on a slogan of "change now" the conversation in Europe is already different: Austerity has become a dirty word. French president-elect Francois Hollande waves from the balcony of the ... French election: Your viewsBBC News The Greek crisis will fast expose Mr HollandeFinancial Times TEXT-Fitch: France rating unaffected by election of HollandeReuters Wall Street Journal -CBC.ca -AFP all 6,778 news articles »

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Putin steps up to run a vastly changed Russia - Christian Science Monitor

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Putin steps up to run a vastly changed Russia Christian Science Monitor The powerful protests before and during Vladimir Putin's inauguration today signal the fraying image of a Russia united behind its leader. By Fred Weir, Correspondent / May 7, 2012 Vladimir Putin speaks with his hand on the Constitution during his ... Russia's Putin orders investment in "new economy"Reuters Putin sworn in as Russia's president for 6 yearsThe Associated Press Vladimir Putin inaugurated as Russian president amid Moscow protestsThe Guardian Washington Post -AFP -Los Angeles Times all 2,750 news articles »

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Hollande to Discuss Growth With Merkel - Wall Street Journal

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Hollande to Discuss Growth With Merkel Wall Street Journal By GABRIELE PARUSSINI, WILLIAM BOSTON and WILLIAM HOROBIN French voters elected François Hollande as president, who has pledged to shift the burden of hardship onto the rich and resolve the euro sovereign-debt crisis. David Gauthier-Villars has details ... FOREX-Euro drops on anti-austerity votes but rebounds from lowsReuters France's Monsieur Normal Should Just Say 'Non' to GermanyBloomberg World markets falter after French electionsCNN The Associated Press -Telegraph.co.uk -RTT News all 8,710 news articles »

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François Hollande: Left turn for France? - CNN

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François Hollande: Left turn for France? CNN By the CNN Wire Staff Paris (CNN) -- François Hollande, the president-elect of France, may be as notable for what he has not done as for what he has. He has never held national elective office despite being at the center of French politics for more ... Germany unmoved by anti-austerity votes in EuropeReuters Stocks under pressure after European electionsLos Angeles Times French and Greek elections 'have overthrown Angela Merkel as dominant force'Telegraph.co.uk The Associated Press -Fox News all 8,425 news articles »

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Southern Europe leaders seek ally in France's Hollande - Reuters

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Southern Europe leaders seek ally in France's Hollande Reuters By Fiona Ortiz and James Mackenzie | MADRID/ROME (Reuters) - The election of Francois Hollande in France gives the leaders of struggling southern European countries a new ally in their effort to temper the German-led drive for rigid austerity that has ... Flashy, fiery Sarkozy fades from French sceneThe Associated Press Q&A: End of austerity?BBC News Europe's Election Results Spook MarketsTIME ABC News -Wall Street Journal -CBS News all 7,896 news articles »

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Hollande defeats Sarkozy 51.62 pct to 48.38 pct - The Associated Press

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Hollande defeats Sarkozy 51.62 pct to 48.38 pct The Associated Press By GREG KELLER, AP â€" 2 minutes ago PARIS (AP) â€" France has awoken to a new era after electing Socialist Francois Hollande as president, a leftist pledging to buck Europe's austerity trend and NATO's timetable for Afghanistan. After an appearance before ... World markets falter after electionsCNN With Hollande's defeat of Sarkozy, France dodges a bulletGlobe and Mail Meet Monsieur Caramel Pudding, France's next presidentmsnbc.com AFP -Fox News -Telegraph.co.uk all 5,785 news articles »

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Socialist Hollande defeats Sarkozy in French presidential election - Fox News

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Socialist Hollande defeats Sarkozy in French presidential election Fox News AP PARIS â€" France has awoken to a new era after electing Socialist Francois Hollande as president, a leftist pledging to buck Europe's austerity trend and NATO's timetable for Afghanistan. After an appearance before thronging crowds on Paris' Place de ... New French President to Face Many ChallengesVoice of America World markets falter after electionsCNN Valerie Trierweiler: how does France's new First Lady compare?Telegraph.co.uk CBS News -BBC News -Haaretz all 5,678 news articles »

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New French President to Face Many Challenges - Voice of America

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New French President to Face Many Challenges Voice of America May 07, 2012 New French President to Face Many Challenges VOA News France has a new leader after Socialist challenger Francois Hollande beat conservative incumbent Nicolas Sarkozy in the French presidential election. Final results Monday show Hollande ... In quotes: World reacts to Hollande victoryBBC News French President-elect Hollande casts doubt on austerityCNN The Israeli-French honeymoon is likely overHaaretz BusinessWeek -Telegraph.co.uk -AFP all 5,644 news articles »

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Hollande Victory Sharpens European Austerity Debate - New York Times

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Hollande Victory Sharpens European Austerity Debate New York Times PARIS â€" After elections in France and Greece punished leaders advocating austerity, Europeans on Monday contemplated a new and untested political landscape shaped by competing demands on the one hand for austerity to counter the continent's financial ... Short party for Hollande after French election winReuters French election results have implications for US economy, foreign policyCNN Hollande gives Bastille victory speechTelegraph.co.uk The Associated Press -Xinhua -msnbc.com all 5,560 news articles »

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French press rallies behind new President Hollande - BBC News

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French press rallies behind new President Hollande BBC News French papers give newly elected President Francois Hollande a warm welcome, ranging from rapturous among left-leaning dailies to respectful on the right. But some warn of the challenges that lie ahead, particularly regarding the economy and Europe. French election results have implications for US economy, foreign policyCNN Why Nicolas Sarkozy was an extraordinary presidentThe Guardian France's flashy, fiery Nicolas Sarkozy is ousted by unassuming Socialistmsnbc.com Washington Post -Telegraph.co.uk all 5,352 news articles »

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French election results have implications for US economy, foreign policy - CNN

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French election results have implications for US economy, foreign policy CNN By the CNN Wire Staff (CNN) -- The US economy is currently on autopilot: A sharply polarized Congress and a tapped out Federal Reserve can't do much more to stimulate it this year. But the economy may still hit turbulence after voters in France and ... Financial markets reeling after France and Greece electionsThe Guardian Euro Drops, Bond Yields Rise, Stocks FallWall Street Journal Euro declines on French and Greek election resultsBBC News Reuters -ABC News all 6,033 news articles »

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Short party for Hollande after French election win - Reuters

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Short party for Hollande after French election win Reuters * Socialist victory comes at crucial time for Europe * Hollande wins 51.7 pct to 48.3 pct victory over Sarkozy * Hollande urges growth measures to temper austerity * Greek election bombshell overshadows French celebration By Catherine Bremer PARIS, ... Socialist Francois Hollande elected in FranceBoston Globe Overseas markets tumble after election shakeups in EuropeGlobe and Mail Daunting tasks for President HollandeFinancial Times The Press Association all 5,678 news articles »

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