French voters' views: Sarkozy and the way forward

Nicolas Sarkozy has promised radical changes for France after winning a clear victory over opponent Segolene Royal to become the country's next president. Read original article

Here, our panel of French voters react to the final result and look ahead to a Sarkozy presidency. Read their views and send us your comments using the link at the bottom of this page.

Josette Gendreau Clermont-Ferrand "Sarkozy was the only candidate who could be trusted" Helios Chardon Saint Brieuc "We must be pragmatic and give him our support"

Muriel Calvez Quimper "I really did not want to see him as our next president" Hazem Eseifan Paris "He raised expectations and now he must deliver"

Read our panel's views before the first round

Read our panel's views before the second round

See also

• Profile: Segolene Royal
• Profile: Nicolas Sarkozy
  
• Royal v Sarkozy: The policies