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Josef Joffe

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Sarkozy’s conviction is a win for the rule of law

Published On: March 5, 2021 09:00 AM NPT By: Josef Joffe

The harsh sentence handed down to former French president Nicolas Sarkozy confirms anew an ancient truth of politics: Even in the world’s most firmly entrenched democracies, corruption remains a curse.

Europe’s futile search for Franco-German leadership

Published On: October 20, 2020 02:34 AM NPT By: Josef Joffe

No European leader will ever fail to appeal to Europe’s common destiny. But in the EU’s case, “unity” is often the opposite of “agency,” the capacity to act as a whole.