ummmm... They say this as if it is bad? I don't understand the French...
- I don’t think that is what the author of the article wish to say.
He’s simply saying President Sarkozy’s style is ‘American’.
Personally, I agree with what Cincinna wrote above. This kind of openness can only be benign.
France is a country in need of change. France will HAVE to change and Sarkozy has the support of the nation for bringing these changes about.
In this context, I’d say his openness plays a key role.
Europe will not slumber forever.