Dominique Moisi
Dominique Moisi
Dominique Moïsiis a French political scientist and writer...
absurd age factor fight health known last run seemed since totally
Since last Friday, we've known that Chirac will not run for another mandate. It seemed absurd that he should do so anyway, but now the age factor has been multiplied by the health factor, and that makes it totally impossible, and that's why the fight has erupted between his successors.
applying circumstance deeply france strategic
Chirac is saying: France is adapting. We are applying the same strategic thought but to deeply different circumstances.
adventurer aged father good headstrong image sharon
Sharon has transformed his image from that of a headstrong adventurer into a father of the nation. Like a good wine, he has aged well.
events gives impression president
He gives the impression of being a president who's been overtaken by events and is out of touch.
european germany looking paralyzed time worst
Germany is paralyzed at the worst time for European diplomacy, ... were looking for a stronger, more united, cooperative Europe. Obviously, they are not going to have it.
looks smells sounds
It looks like '68. It smells like '68. It sounds like '68. But it's not.
carry crisis impossible reform
I don't think that it is impossible to carry out reform in France. The real crisis is a crisis of confidence.
bored economic employment full looking students
In 1968, after 30 years of full employment and economic growth, students were bored to death. Today, after 20 years of unemployment, the students of 2006 are looking for security.
cause far fight found rally socialist winner
The real winner so far has been the Socialist Party. They have found a cause to fight for and rally around.
deliver firmness gained message openness perhaps prime state stood together
The one who has perhaps gained the most is the prime minister, who stood for the state and managed to deliver a message of firmness together with a message of openness to society.
burning exploding face fools image paris problem
This problem is exploding in the face of the government, ... They have politicized it so much they are making fools of themselves. There's the image of Paris burning and that is very, very bad.
burning exploding face fools fools-and-foolishness image paris problem
This problem is exploding in the face of the government. They have politicized it so much they are making fools of themselves. There's the image of Paris burning and that is very, very bad.