What does the election of Nicolas Sarkozy tell us about the evolution of French society and political culture? Does his election signal the demise of French populism and the abdication of the political left?

Ever since his resounding success in the 2007 French presidential elections, Sarkozy has in turn enthused, irritated, fascinated, or incensed many, both within and outside his country.

Find out more about the conference: www.sarkozysfrance.bham.ac.uk

A conference organized by the University of Birmingham and DEMOS with the support of the French Institute, the French Embassy in London , the Franco-British Council , the PSA French Politics and Policy Group , and Sciences Po Alumni UK.