Merkel, Sarkozy Propose Eurozone Governance
The French and German leaders favor firmer debt and deficit limits.
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Sarkozy Fails to Revitalize French Economy
The French president’s economic policies have been unconvincing. His country remains uncompetitive compared to many of its neighbors.
Merkel, Sarkozy Lose in Regional Elections
The ruling parties of both France and Germany suffered defeat at the polls in regional elections this weekend.
Sarkozy in the Shadow of French Grandeur
Nicolas Sarkozy’s foreign policy is very different from Charles de Gaulle’s.
The Far Right’s Revival in France
France’s far right is prospering in the polls. It may well doom Nicolas Sarkozy’s chances for reelection.
France, Germany Pledge to Defend Euro
Angela Merkel and Nicolas Sarkozy affirm their “total” commitment to the single currency.
Can Sarkozy Save His Presidency Next Year?
Successes abroad could bolster the French president’s reelection chances in 2012.
G20 Unable to Agree to Balancing of Trade
G20 leaders failed to reach agreement on balancing the world recovery in Seoul but did attest their commitment to cooperation.
Britain, France to Pool Military Resources
Cameron and Sarkozy agree to improve defense cooperation between their countries.
France, Germany Discuss Russia Partnership
The leaders of France, Germany and Russia meet to discuss security cooperation.
Sarkozy’s Tough Reelection Prospects
French President Nicolas Sarkozy faces discontent both from voters and within his own party.
Merkel, Sarkozy Push for Strict Finance Rules
France and Germany have insisted that the European Union speed up its scheduled financial reforms, noting that “strong volatility” in the markets necessitates a quick ban on speculative trading against “certain” stock and government bonds. In a joint appeal, French president Nicolas Sarkozy and German chancellor Angela Merkel called on European Commission President José Barroso […]
Left on the Rise in France
The Parti socialiste won France’s second round of regional elections conclusively this Sunday, gathering over half the votes nationwide while President Nicolas Sarkozy’s conservatives trailed in second place with just a third of the electorate. The socialists already controlled twenty out of France’s 22 departments in Europe, gaining the island of Corsica this weekend. The […]
Sarkozy Bids Farewell to Capitalism
Government intervention in the economy is something of a tradition in France. As the the 2010 Index of Economic Freedom published by the Washington-based Heritage Foundation and The Wall Street Journal noted, French business “remains curtailed by the pervasive presence of the state in economic activity.” Government spends more than half of GDP and owns […]
Disappointing Sarkonomics
The French president has little affection for the free market.