FACTBOX-French candidates' pledges for first 100 days

(Reuters) - France holds the first round of a presidential election on Sunday. A run-off between the two frontrunners is scheduled for May 6.

Below are details of what the three main candidates have promised to do during their first 100 days if they win power.

NICOLAS SARKOZY, CANDIDATE OF THE RIGHTIST UMP PARTY

* Call special session of parliament to pass key bills

* Summer budget comprising 15 billion euros (10.1 billion pounds) in tax cuts, including 5 pct point drop in corporation tax linked to pledges by firms on jobs, investment and wages.

- Tax measures would also include exempting overtime of tax and social security charges, making interest on home loans tax deductible and reducing inheritance tax for most French people.

* Introduce a bill on minimum service in public sector monopolies like transport, negotiate plan with unions.

* Greater autonomy for universities, including right to seek external finance

* Introduce minimum sentences for repeat offenders.