Brussels shocked by Sarkozy rhetoric
The European Union's -competition commissioner yesterday expressed her "shock" at the protectionist rhetoric of Nicolas Sarkozy, the leading challenger for the French presidency, saying it was in France's interests to promote the European single market and cross-border investment.
Dossier of Friday, March 30, 2007; The French call into question their 'national identity"
Nicolas Sarkozy, the right-wing Presidential candidate has provoked a heated debate in France by proposing the creation of a 'ministry of immigration and national identity'. What is national identity and how can it be defined in relation to European identity currently evolving ?.........
A Cafe Babel piece: "69, French style"
Gérald Bonnard in French presidentials: U-turn candidates says:"Jacques Chirac's retirement in April marks the end of an era. Whoever succeeds him at the Elysée has their work cut out, especially regarding Europe......."
