Without a doubt, a majority of the French were worried about the socioeconomic situation. There was a feeling of economic stagnation, social malaise, and a lack of direction regarding the growing problems created by the immigration from the Maghreb and sub-Saharan Africa.
A proud and important country wanted a change and they put their trust in a leader who has proved himself in various ministerial posts, and whose vision of France captivated their imagination.
The great majority of French Jews gave their vote to Sarkozy, although a sizable minority (mostly among the dwindling Ashkenazi community) voted for the Left.
Sarkozy is perceived by most French Jews as more open to their problems, especially in the banlieus, the grim suburbs where many Jews live surrounded by Arab and Muslim communities.
(...)
Most French Jews expect Sarkozy to adopt a more balanced policy in the Middle East, in line with countries like Great Britain and Germany.
Most Jews in France have a warm feeling toward the US and they believe there will be a change for the better in France's attitude in this respect as well. It is no wonder then that the initial reactions in Israel and among French Jews to Sarkozy's victory were mostly positive.
A proud and important country wanted a change and they put their trust in a leader who has proved himself in various ministerial posts, and whose vision of France captivated their imagination.
The great majority of French Jews gave their vote to Sarkozy, although a sizable minority (mostly among the dwindling Ashkenazi community) voted for the Left.
Sarkozy is perceived by most French Jews as more open to their problems, especially in the banlieus, the grim suburbs where many Jews live surrounded by Arab and Muslim communities.
(...)
Most French Jews expect Sarkozy to adopt a more balanced policy in the Middle East, in line with countries like Great Britain and Germany.
Most Jews in France have a warm feeling toward the US and they believe there will be a change for the better in France's attitude in this respect as well. It is no wonder then that the initial reactions in Israel and among French Jews to Sarkozy's victory were mostly positive.
In Jerusalem Post (ler artigo na íntegra)
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