Nicolas Sarkozy's last major rally before France's presidential elections starting today was not a good one for the incumbent head of state. The diminutive 57-year-old looked tired and drawn as, gesticulating wildly in central... more ››
As France heads into the first round of the presidential elections, President Nicolas Sarkozy shares Gide's ambivalence. Suddenly, Victor Hugo has become his principal opponent. Whether it is the Socialist candidate, Francois... more ››
I shall be sorry to see Sarkozy go. His defeat, if it truly comes to that in two weeks’ time – and nobody should entirely discount his dogged tenacity and sheer bloody-mindedness in the face of adversity – will have been a... more ››