Welcome to the new job, Monsieur Hollande
Francois Hollande will meet with Angela Merkel after his inauguration as they attempt to tackle the escalating Eurozone crisis.
James Mates
Europe Editor
As Europe Editor, James Mates reports and adds analysis to the most significant stories and complex events taking place in Europe. James also regularly presents ITV News programmes.
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Face-to-face with Greece's neo-Nazis
Our Europe Editor James Mates comes face-to-face with Greece's Golden Dawn party who have just won 7% of the vote in the General Election.
Paralysis in Greece: Democratic politics hits a dead-end
New elections are on the horizon for Greece, as it looks as though the country's patchwork of parties cannot form an administration.
The people have spoken & they don’t like what’s going on
A resounding rejection of the political status quo in Greek and French elections has thrown Europe's economic recovery off balance
A big weekend for Europe
All eyes have been on France, but there’s another election on Sunday, in Greece, that could have just as big an impact.
Holland and Sarkozy lock horns in TV debate
French presidential candidates Hollande and Sarkozy clash in television debate.
President Hollande? What to expect
There has only been one socialist President since the birth of the Fifth Republic, but it seems almost certain there will be a second.
The right divided: Le Pen will not rescue Sarkozy
It would take almost all of those who backed Le Pen to switch to Sarkozy in order for him to win - and he’s not going to get them.
Will there still be a Fiscal Treaty?
Will the 'Fiscal compact' survive the demise of Nicolas Sarkozy?
French elections: And the third shall be first…
The first round of the French presidential election produced a clear winner. And it wasn’t the man who came first.