In the article “France avoids recession and defies economists” you can read that the French economy grew by 0.14% in the third quarter of 2008. There is much to learn from this. The French have savings amounting to approximately 10% of their GDP, and while many others (including us Danes) borrowed too much in...
There may be diverging views as to President Sarkozy’s temper, but it seems like some overlook one of the key elements in French thinking that would help people understand WHY Mr. Sarkozy is justified in feeling somehow mistreated by truth-seeking journalists, as they claim to be. First of all, let’s take the journalism angle....
In Denmark we have a saying: “tredie gang er lykkens gang” meaning that the third time is when it becomes a success. Unlike all the gossip magazines who run papparazzi photos trying to degrade the President, I actually hope he will be happy in his newfound love. I am sure Mrs. Carla Bruni Sarkozy...
One cannot help but be a bit proud of French President Sarkozy for standing firmly upon the principles of democracy. Not shaking the hands of dictator Mugabe is indeed one of the mildest signs of disrespect. In fact, if one should comment upon the lack of common human rights one could use far STRONGER...
Being a Dane by birth but having spoken french since the age of three, my sentiments are indeed directed towards both nations as formerly described on this blog. Hearing this evening about George Bush’ claims of Iran being dangerous despite reports from his own intelligence agencies to the contrary, one cannot help but be...
I fully agree with Philippe de Villiers — founder of Mouvement pour la France — who recommends a referendum due to the fact that the present treaty they are finalizing is in fact a constitution. Angela Merkel has indeed declared “that all the elements of a constitution have been maintained.” ...
The fact that people may not always stay together has, in the past, been something only “the people” experienced. Royalty, politicians and many business leaders were above taking out a divorce. Many a time agreements were made to have “open marriages” where one party (traditionally the wife) was given freedom to an individual level....
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