The Rooster Crows Again

Long the object of scorn, ridicule, and exasperation on the part of "Anglo-Saxon" business and political elites, the French system of generous social welfare and big government appears to be getting new respect and perhaps generating a touch of envy. At least, that's a prominent viewpoint in France.

The French Are Responsible for Obama's Presidency

Ségolène Royal, who lost against Nicholas Sarkozy in the latest French presidential election, reveals to the world that "yes, I inspired Obama, and his teams copied us."

Relax, all you French-bashers. The public reaction to her comments in France is rollicking laughter.

Housing Is Not So Hot In France, Either

A chart from Le Monde showing the sales of existing homes (blue line) and new homes (red line).