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L'hyperpresident; French politics.(Nicolas Sarkozy's first press conference)
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The Economist (US)
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January 12, 2008
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The dangers for a president of trying to do too much
DURING his election campaign, Nicolas Sarkozy promised a rupture with the past. But who could have predicted how fast he would junk the well-worn traditions of the presidency? On January 8th, in his first full press conference, Mr Sarkozy answered a question about his love life (his romance with Carla Bruni was "serious", though he would not specify wedding plans). By listing a raft of projects-- the abolition of advertising on state television, an end to the 35-hour week, an obligation on companies to boost profit-sharing--he also displayed his micro-management style, without raising an eyebrow. Like it or not, ...
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