How France fell out of love with Sarkozy

Commentary feature. Has France already entered a post-Sarkozy era? In the aftermath of last month’s regional elections, some members of the defeated conservative camp are more or less openly starting to express a common concern, which can be summarised as follows: “Are we condemned to defeat by the unpopularity of our president? Should we urgently find a new horse?

ESO: Background information: 2010 French Regional Elections http://www.europeansources.info/record/2010-french-regional-elections/

ESO: Background information: How Gallic pride gave way to depression http://www.europeansources.info/record/how-gallic-pride-gave-way-to-depression/

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