Juppe changes tone and backs Fillon in French race Former French prime minister Alain Juppe has said he is backing Francois Fillon's presidential bid and would be one of his official sponsors, only days … Politics • 10 Mar 17
Police raid Francois Fillon's home in fake jobs probe French conservative presidential candidate Francois Fillon's shrinking supporter base has been eroded further, a day after news that he faces a formal investigation for allegations … News • 02 Mar 17
Fillon apologises for 'error' of hiring wife French presidential candidate Francois Fillon has apologised for the "error" he made in hiring his wife as a parliamentary aide while denying she was paid … News • 06 Feb 17
Fillon takes French conservative nomination Francois Fillon, a socially conservative free-marketeer, has won France's centre-right presidential primaries, setting up a likely showdown next year with far-right leader Marine Le Pen … News • 27 Nov 16
Sarkozy concedes defeat in French primary Former French president Nicolas Sarkozy conceded defeat in the first round of the right-wing presidential primary after finishing third behind two former prime ministers. World • 20 Nov 16
France's Sarkozy announces new presidential bid Former French leader Nicolas Sarkozy has announced that he will seek his party's nomination to stand in next year's presidential election. News • 22 Aug 16
