Sarkozy Hollande meet in televised debate

The two candidates in France’s presidential run-off have appeared on television, 10 days before the vote, BBC News reported.

Incumbent Nicolas Sarkozy and Socialist challenger Francois Hollande took turns answering reporters’ questions, many of which focused on economic issues.

Hollande, who won most votes in last Sunday’s first round, polling more than 28%, said France needed “growth”, not more austerity.

Sarkozy – who scored 27% – stressed the need to restore public finances.

“You don’t think growth is achieved by spending freely,” Mr Sarkozy said.

He promised to bring France’s large budget deficit down of 3% of GDP by next year, and to eliminate it by 2016.  Read more... (1634 words, 11 images)

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