French Elections.

With the French Presidential Elections coming up (1st round - 22 April 2012), it will be worth noting how a Sarkozy defeat will change the dynamics of Europe and the World. Of course, the one most likely to defeat him is Socialist, Francois Hollande. Given the central role France has played in regime change agendas across the world (including Europe) in recent times from Ivory Coast to the Arab & North African countries. Even European governments had to face the bullying tactics of France and Germany under a failed policy of austerity. Governments have changed in Italy, Spain, Greece among others. A change in government in Franch will be a relief for many because of the scorched earth policies Sarkozy at al have been using. This will definately change France's relationship with Germany whose Chancellor Angela Merkel has unconventionally endorsed her partner Sarkozy. It will result in a rethink in the austerity policies Europe has been following religiously (hopefully in a positive direction). Sarkozy's hypocritical policies in the Arab Spring have regressed France backwards in contrast to how independent-thinking Chirac had been eg the Iraq issue.

Henceforth a Sarkozy defeat is progressive in my opinion.