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The Élysée Palace has again become the most important address in Europe.

 

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France's president, it's often said, has more energy than that drum-beating rabbit on TV, and he's imposed himself on European and global affairs with about as much subtlety. But it's been a long time since Washington had such a good friend in the Élysée Palace, and for the new U.S. administration Sarkozy will be the go-to guy in Europe. During his six-month term as European Union president, Sarkozy faced down the Russians in Georgia, then helped pull together Europe's response to the economic meltdown. In 2009 he'll return France to NATO's unified command for the first time in 42 years. In war or peace, he's a leader to be reckoned with. (Story continued below...)

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  • Posted By: machebello @ 12/30/2008 2:15:59 PM

    Au moins, il a le mérite de faire bouger les choses, pas comme certains ... Bref, il redonne à la France son importance dans le monde, et ne se laisse pas marcher dessus ! Evidemment il fait parfois des erreurs mais personne n'est parfait !
    Je suis aussi fière de mon pays ... voilà ! =)

  • Posted By: machebello @ 12/30/2008 2:13:34 PM

    Au moins, il a le mérite de faire bouger les choses. il redonne à la France sa place importante dans le monde.

  • Posted By: jbz7879 @ 12/23/2008 2:29:49 PM

    FRANCE also emblazons freedom of spirit and speech as well as a bold identity for itself and sarkozy is a symbol for that

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