The failing fifth republic?

[Something completely different]

This is an article about the current crisis within French politics. I ound it very interesting and to the point, especialy in how it outlines how their political system of having a very powerfull central goverment leads to an increase in corruption and stagnation.

It only fails to also mention how it`s economy is failing due to overly leftwingish economic policies:

http://www.spiegel.de/international/euro...92965.html