The French hearts socialism
In light of the economies of several very socialist countries in Europe collapsing in rather embarrassing flames. And in light of several other, much larger countries being on the brink, France decided they didn’t like the austerity measures being imposed by their President, Nicolas Sarkozy, and voted him out. Replacing him with an avowed socialist, Francois Hollande. Along with Greece also disavowing austerity measures in order to assure bail-outs from Germany and the most stable economies, one has to wonder how much longer the European Union will last.
Me, I personally think it’s already fractured. If Germany pulls out of Greece and France goes the way the French seem to want, there will be no reason for Germany et al to prop up countries that just want a free ride.
So, what do you think?
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