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Op-Ed: European Socialists have a serious credibility problem

Disturbing signs are emerging that the French, British and other European socialist parties are not convincing the people of their countries that they are still a plausible alternative to the right. If they don’t wake up soon they may become irrelevant.

In the Media by Michael Cosgrove - 7 comments

Op-Ed: Sigh of relief as infighting continues for French Socialists

The French were shocked to learn last week that its bitterly divided and acrimony-prone Socialist Party leaders had buried the hatchet and adopted a consensual approach to their upcoming primaries. But all ended well as the peace lasted just 24 hours.

In the Media by Michael Cosgrove - 6 comments

Op-Ed: Desperately Seeking Socialists in France

French socialists seem to be doing everything in their power to help their arch-enemy Nicolas Sarkozy to win the next presidential election in 2012. With no program and a refusal to accept that the world has changed, they may well succeed.

In the Media by Michael Cosgrove - 5 comments

French Socialists catch the Twitterbug

Twitter has finally seduced French politicians, and yesterday’s use of the microblogging service during what was supposed to be an off-limits-to-press-and-public debate on controversial retirement reform plans caused eyebrows to raise.

In the Media by Michael Cosgrove - 7 comments

Portugal's Socialist Party leads in election

In Sunday's general election, Portugal's Socialists were leading all parties with 36.8 per cent according to partial results released to the public.

In the Media by Andrew Moran

Op-Ed: Sarkozy is a Victim of the French Identity Crisis

The latest polls here show President Sarkozy at his second lowest level of popularity since he was elected almost two years ago. He’s at 36% and in freefall. Why is that?

In the Media by Michael Cosgrove - 7 comments

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