Francois Fillon

Ex-PM Francois Fillon tipped to win French right wing primary against Alain Juppe

Fillon, a career politician and prime minister from 2007-12, has warned that France is "on the verge of revolt" and believes his plan to slash 5,00,000 public sector jobs and business regulations is the tonic the demoralised country needs.

Nicolas Sarkozy haunted by scandals, knocked out of French presidential race

Former French president Nicolas Sarkozy crashed out of the presidential election on Sunday, suffering a humiliating defeat in the first round of the rightwing primary

Former president Sarkozy, six others confirmed for French right-wing primary

Seven candidates, including ex-president Nicolas Sarkozy were confirmed Wednesday to contest the right-wing primary for France's presidential election next year, officials said.

EU ready for decisive measures on debt crisis: French PM

The European Union is ready to adopt decisive measures to tackle its sovereign debt crisis, French Prime Minister Francois Fillon said on Sunday.