Democracy is an illusion! It’s become a political system fostered by the élite, for the élite, in order to fool the people that they have a stake in the system. In actual fact, they have virtually none. The whole political system in the modern era, despite having noble beginnings, is now used to benefit the few at the expense of the many. – Mark Alexander, June 29, 2018
Tuesday, 16 May 2017
Could France Become the Dominant Partner in the Franco-German Partnership?
France and Germany are each in the midst of public debate over the economic future. With pro-reform Macron in office, will Germany continue to be the dominant player? Which has better prospects for reform? What must each country do to ensure a productive partnership?
