France's incumbent President Nicolas Sarkozy and his chief challenger for the presidency, Francois Hollande, face off in this year's election cycle.
French incumbent President Nicolas Sarkozy speaks during a party rally on May Day ahead of the second round of votes for the presidential elections in Paris, France, on May 1, 2012. UPI/Eco Clement
French incumbent President Nicolas Sarkozy speaks during a party rally on May Day ahead of the second round of votes for the presidential elections in Paris, France, on May 1, 2012. UPI/Eco Clement
French incumbent President Nicolas Sarkozy speaks during a party rally on May Day ahead of the second round of votes for the presidential elections in Paris, France, on May 1, 2012. UPI/Eco Clement
French incumbent President Nicolas Sarkozy shakes hands during a party rally on May Day ahead of the second round of votes for the presidential elections in Paris, France, on May 1, 2012. UPI/Eco Clement