French President Nicolas Sarkozy concedes defeat in re-election bid . Most of his economic reforms , such as raising retirement age were poorly received . Before the election , as opinion polls suggested his rival Francois Hollande would win easily , Sarkozy 's camp had been pinning their hopes on the pollsters being wrong . Sarkozy was praised for sure-footed handling of Toulouse shootings . Score: 6
French President Nicolas Sarkozy concedes defeat in re-election bid . Most of his economic reforms , such as raising retirement age were poorly received . Sarkozy was praised for sure-footed handling of Toulouse shootings . Score: 6