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Apparently also the Saudis gave him as presents fabulous bling, […] vast necklaces encrusted with jewels and rubies.

His stance as being against the world of finance and his proposal of a 75% tax on incomes over €1m (£817,000) was approved by a majority in polls. He was convinced that his more measured, if ploddingly serious, style would win out with an electorate tired of Sarkozy's bling and frenetic policy initiatives.