French elections

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Sarkozy, a law and order hardliner, who wants the French to work harder and pay less tax, and would restore France's strength and renew voters' faith in politics. Wants to promote overtime, restrict union powers and protect French business if elected. He also says he will create a Ministry of Immigration and National Identity

Royal
Aiming to be France's first woman president a Socialist who is an inspiration for the French left. Promising to hike minimum wages, impose higher taxes on the wealthy, punish firms relocating abroad and introduce boot camp for young offenders.

Bayrou Moderate, who is calling on the French voters to turn down 25 years of right-left dominence.

Le Pen Fighting yet again on an anti-immigrant platform that has resonated with working class voters and taking the political elite to task for wrecking France's economic and social fabric.