President Nicolas Sarkozy vowed on Thursday to track down the “yobs and traffickers” he accused of fomenting unrest in the high-immigration suburbs of Paris.
In a prime-time television interview, Sarkozy promised his government would take a tough line towards those behind a flare-up of violence that left more than 120 police wounded, some by gunfire.
“These people […]
Nicolas Sarkozy Condemns Rioters ‘Yobocracy’
Sarkozy Method Poses Three Risks
He still enjoys enviable popularity, but the honeymoon is over. [President] Nicolas Sarkozy’s ratings are falling, according to most opinion polls. His score varies according to the question asked. It is higher when the emphasis is placed on the president’s image rather than the effectiveness of his action.
According to LH2 (footnote: LH2 survey, Liberation 21-22 […]
Cooling Between Putin and Sarkozy
Vladimir Putin wore a grim expression as he stood next to [French President] Nicolas Sarkozy at yesterday’s joint press conference at the Kremlin. This was very different from the big smiles that they displayed Tuesday evening following their conversations at the Russian president’s dacha. Beneath the blue and gilt cupola of the majestic Catherine Hall, […]
