Oland and Sarkozy in campaign: Different understanding of the presidential role Cover Image

Oland i Sarkozi u kampanji: Različita shvatanja uloge predsednika
Oland and Sarkozy in campaign: Different understanding of the presidential role

Author(s): Mina Lazarević
Subject(s): Public Administration, Government/Political systems, Electoral systems, Present Times (2010 - today)
Published by: Fakultet političkih nauka Univerziteta u Beogradu
Keywords: Presidential campaign 2012; France; political institutions; social roles; political representation; strategy of proximity;

Summary/Abstract: What kind of President are the French looking for? The presidential institution can be understood through different role taking. During the french presidential campaign, Hollande and Sarkozy opted for two different concepts of role taking: the model of the „normal“ president (Hollande) and the model of the „omnipotent“ president (Sarkozy). The strategic choice of how to adjust to the role of the „ideal president“ is not only voluntaristic but is also constrained by previous institutional experiences, political ressources and competences.

  • Issue Year: 2012
  • Issue No: 6
  • Page Range: 61-70
  • Page Count: 10
  • Language: Serbian