Election Commissioner Francois Martin says he wants to combat illegal immigration . President Nicolas Sarkozy says he wants to reduce the number of immigrants entering France . Hollande , who has previously avoided that question , said those who are in France legally would be able to remain -- but those who do not have the right to live there would be driven out . Both are reaching out to people who backed a far - right candidate in first - round voting . Hollande and Sarkozy appeared on TV to answer journalists ' questions .
Election Commissioner Francois Martin says he wants to combat illegal immigration . President Nicolas Sarkozy says he wants to reduce the number of immigrants entering France . Both are reaching out to people who backed a far - right candidate in first - round voting . Hollande and Sarkozy appeared on TV to answer journalists ' questions .