Socialist Francois Hollande has been elected the new president of France. This was stated by the country's interior minister, Claude Gean. After counting 99% of the ballots, Francois Hollande secured 51.7% of the votes, and Nicolas Sarkozy – 48,3%. "On behalf of the Government I congratulate the new president and wish him a successful term in office for the good of France," - said Claude Gean. Source: Voice of Russia
Monday, 7 May 2012
Hollande elected president of France
Socialist Francois Hollande has been elected the new president of France. This was stated by the country's interior minister, Claude Gean. After counting 99% of the ballots, Francois Hollande secured 51.7% of the votes, and Nicolas Sarkozy – 48,3%. "On behalf of the Government I congratulate the new president and wish him a successful term in office for the good of France," - said Claude Gean. Source: Voice of Russia