Sarkozy has been defeated

The Greece scenario is the worry - if they kick out the austerity measures that kept them in the euro, then the knock-on effects could be a problem. I don't feel sorry to see the back of the big-headed little chap in France!

I agree whitewave.
I think it is interesting that French elections have such a good turn-out (over 80%). I can't help thinking that it helps to have them on a Sunday when people are at home.

Hollande does seem more cerebral than Sarkozy - so lets hope this translates into sensible politics, with thought through strategies, rather then the dash into austerity without any plan for future growth. We could do with a some more steady intellectual people in the UK government.

We certainly need a rethink about the recent budget, given the reaction of the ConDem's own colleagues and the backbenchers' urges to ease up on the cuts. Cameron now knows what will happen when it's our turn. He has some thinking to do - perhaps a reshuffle is imminent?

I agree about Carla but more importantly for us what does this mean for the Euro Greece have also kicked out their politicans who have agreed to austerity measures. Does it send a message to Mr Cameron - I do hope so especially after the terrible local elections here.

crimson I have a feeling Carla Bruni will lose interest now

Never did like the little twerp..

D'y'think his gorgeous wife will find him as attractive now he's not a powerful politician or will she see him as a rather short man with a big tummy?

Indeed, Jeni maybe maybe

Oh dear. Watch our stocks and shares on tues then!