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Nicolas Sarkozy's victory in the French presidential election was celebrated at his party headquarters in Paris. He won 53% of the votes against Segolene Royale's 47%, marking a significant shift in French politics. Sarkozy promised a break from the past and a new leadership style. His win was supported by a high voter turnout of over 85%, the highest since 1965. Sarkozy's strategy involved appealing to both the far right and the center, impacting the Socialist Party's credibility. The upcoming parliamentary elections will further reveal the extent of this impact.

What percentage of votes did Nicolas Sarkozy secure in the election?

• 60%

• 85%

• 53%

• 47%

What significant change did Sarkozy promise to bring to French politics?

• A reduction in voter turnout

• A new generation of politicians and a more forceful leadership style

• A focus on traditional support bases

• A continuation of Jack Chirac's policies

What was notable about the voter turnout in Sarkozy's election?

• It was the lowest since 1965

• It was over 85%, one of the highest since 1965

• It was exactly 50%

• It was the same as the previous election

How did Sarkozy manage to appeal to a broader range of voters?

• By ignoring the center

• By appealing to both the far right and the center

• By focusing only on the Socialist Party's base

• By focusing solely on the far right

What challenge does the Socialist Party face following Sarkozy's victory?

• A failure to unite around their candidate

• A strong alliance with Sarkozy

• Increased support from the far right

• A lack of voter turnout