Sarkozy, Hollande and the end of ‘Merkozy’

François Hollande and Nicolas Sarkozy are often said to be deeply opposed. The first would be more inclined to maintaining public spending, which does not fit with the current European budgetary discipline policies. The second, more experienced at the helm, would have the benefit of greater credibility on European issues. This crude opposition is too simplistic to be satisfying. Beyond the question of the policy mix (how much public spending /how much discipline?), all politicians from all sides, all European leaders face the same challenge: they have to change their working methods and build democracy beyond national borders.

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ISPI: Commentary: Sarkozy, Hollande and the end of 'Merkozy' [PDF] http://www.ispionline.it/sites/default/files/pubblicazioni/commentary_goulard_03.05.2012.pdf

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