Is the French position going to evolve in the coming months?
The current French position is the position of the President of the Republic. Because everyone knows full well that a number of members of the current government were much in favour of the accession of Turkey. And in these particular conditions, the official line is certainly respected, but there isnt a French sabotage in everyday work. But you will be struck by the positions of syndicates, they are much more favourable, because they understood that the Turkish pursuit of development is a condition of stopping immigration into Europe. So its a prudent measure. And the views of economists, for example those of the CNPE (National Committee of Political Economy), follow in the same vein. I think that Mr. Sarkozy can realise that things will get worse, and it is better to continue the process. Do you think that there will be a referendum in France on Turkish accession? I truly hope not. A referendum is an opportunity for the media to manipulate symbols. Thats absolutely not democracy; its
