Sarko opposes the 35 hour week. He has said it will remain in effect for all those who want it. Everyone else will be allowed to work extra hours and keep the money, free of taxes.
Rome wasn’t built in a day!
No, but it may never have been built, had the focus been on something other than building Rome.
My enthusiasm for your victory has dampened considerably today upon hearing news of Sarkozy's victory speech, in which he stated: "A great nation, like the United States, has a duty not to block the battle against global warming but _ on the contrary _ to take the lead in this battle, because the fate of the whole of humanity is at stake,"
He urged the United States to take the lead on climate change and said the issue would be a priority for France. This was taken from an AP report from Paris.
If Sarkozy is going to begin his term attacking windmills such as global warming, a major fraud if there ever was one, I fear this may be a Pyhrric victory for France. There are far more important issues within France confronting him. I think I'll hold off buying my Beaujolais...