CNN reported that a hectic year comes to a point this weekend. There's a presidential runoff in Egypt. Greeks will try again to decide which party should run the debt laden country. And France will hold legislative elections that will probably determine how much Mr Francois Hollande can get done during his term as the nation's new president.

Egypt
On Saturday and Sunday, Egyptians are expected to choose between two leading presidential candidates Muslim Brotherhood member Mr Mohamed Morsi and Mr Ahmed Shafiq a former air force general and civil aviation official.

Greece
In early May, voters didn't give either of Greece's two most established parties a majority, crippling the country's ability to form a government. This weekend's vote may end the stalemate. Greeks want it to happen sooner than later, as the debt crisis threatens the stability of the European Union's single currency. A temporary Greek government took office in May. Polls have suggested a narrow victory for a radical leftist party that wants to tear up an international loan agreement which forced the government to make deep budget cuts.

France
Much attention was paid to Socialist Party candidate Francois Hollande's presidential victory in May. It was the first time France had had a Socialist president in 17 years and brought promises of widespread change to France's political landscape. That's why this weekend's legislative election is crucial. In order for Hollande to meet his goals, he needs similarly aligned lawmakers to win seats.

Source - CNN

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