Sarkozy’s Victory; Ca Y’est, C’est Fini!!!

Nicolas Sarkozy, the son of a Hungarian immigrant to France, campaigned for the French presidency on promises to restrict immigration. Sarkozy policies would limit benefits for immigrants and discourage applicants who cannot provide “qualified labor,” reports this editorial from the Daily Trust in Abuja, Nigeria. After his election, Sarkozy also promised to serve all of France and selected a diverse cabinet, including a Moroccan-born foreign minister. Democracy is about choice and respecting the wishes of voters, and the editorial urges African leaders to use Sarkozy’s election as an opportunity to pursue creative social and economic policies to slow the continent’s brain drain and refugee population. The Daily Trust contends, “If the son of a Hungarian immigrant can become the president of France, one of the five world powers, African leaders should look inwards and encourage integration at the national and regional levels.” – YaleGlobal