Tag Archives: sarkozy

Hey Dude!

Posted on July 11, 2012 by

For all the Obama-philes out there, check out Paul Weinberg’s latest article in the Summer 2012 edition of Carnet Atlantique: “While visiting the White House with his father, a former presidential assistant, 5 year old Jacob Philadelphia asked President Obama:“I … Continue reading →

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Hollande to China: Let’s be friends

Posted on May 8, 2012 by

Newly minted French President Francois Hollande started things off with a strategic visit to China, discussing bilateral trade as the Eurozone braces for another round of economic unrest. China Daily News reports that Hollande flew East on Monday: “Hollande met … Continue reading →

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China buys France

Posted on May 5, 2012 by

All but inevitable? Our editor-in-chief dared to ask–what will happen if France’s downward economic spiral continues? His tongue-in-cheek answer might not be as far-fetched as you think: “All across the United Kingdom, the Union Jack alongside “NOT FOR SALE” signs. … Continue reading →

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Sarkozy makes a hard right

Posted on April 23, 2012 by

Desperation is a stinky cologne, but what can he do? His chips are down. French President Nicolas Sarkozy, currently in serious danger of losing the election to Socialist leader Francois Hollande, is now attempting to woo the far-right. Well duh. … Continue reading →

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Elections! Eeeeeee!

Posted on April 20, 2012 by

Here we go… April 22 will be a Very Big Day for French President Nicolas Sarkozy. Have a look at this article from the Sydney Herald to get a sense of the political climate in France at the moment: “French … Continue reading →

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Casse-Tête

Posted on April 18, 2012 by

In the latest edition of Carnet Atlantique, our fearless editor-in-chief shares his thoughts on the French and American presidential elections, life on the streets of Paris as an American, and the future of Iran. Behold: “It’s terrifying enough that I … Continue reading →

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Islam in the French elections

Posted on April 8, 2012 by

Interesting new piece in the Telegraph, about how Islam is shaping the French elections. Harriet Alexander wrote about how recent developments are shaping the 2012 election campaign for President Nicolas Sarkozy, and his critics: “Last week French police launched the … Continue reading →

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Final countdown…

Posted on March 25, 2012 by

Our Spring issue will be live next week! Read all about the Arab Spring, the French election campaign, and perhaps a little April Fool’s humour… In the meantime, check out an oldie but goodie–The Euro, by Joao Santos Silva and … Continue reading →

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The French tax debate

Posted on March 18, 2012 by

As presidential candidates Nicolas Sarkozy and Francois Hollande swing into high gear, the tax issue has returned once more to the public eye. The Washington Post reports that both candidates have made some pretty serious promises–Hollande, a Socialist, has promised … Continue reading →

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France not leaving Afghanistan after all?

Posted on January 26, 2012 by

Rest easy, international community. It would appear that, despite some rather strong words on the part of French President Nicholas Sarkozy last week, the country is not going to pull out of Afghanistan immediately. GlobalSpin reports that the French will … Continue reading →

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