As Salmond steps down, Sarkozy announces his return to politics. Coincidence?

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[quote]Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy has announced his return to politics.

On his Facebook page, he said he would seek the leadership of the opposition UMP party, widely seen as a first step towards a presidential bid in 2017.

"I am a candidate to be president of my political family," Mr Sarkozy wrote.

The statement ends months of speculation about the intentions of the 59-year-old conservative, who vowed to give up politics after he failed to be re-elected as president in 2012.

The UMP party elections are due to be held in November.[/quote]