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pampango

(24,692 posts)
Sun Mar 11, 2012, 02:29 PM Mar 2012

Sarkozy threatens to withdraw from Schengen (open borders) accord

French President Nicolas Sarkozy has threatened to withdraw from Europe's open border zone unless more is done to stop illegal immigration.

Speaking at a Paris campaign rally, the president said that reform was the only way to avoid the "implosion" of Europe.

The accord allows passport-free travel among 25 European nations.

Last week Mr Sarkozy said there were too many foreigners in France - and pledged to halve the number of immigrants arriving if he is re-elected later this year.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-17332458

Another conservative politicians plays the "too many foreigners in the country" card. If you're going after the far-right vote, I guess it pays to blame national problems on the "others".

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Sarkozy threatens to withdraw from Schengen (open borders) accord (Original Post) pampango Mar 2012 OP
Neo-Cons are getting scared. Wellstone ruled Mar 2012 #1
 

Wellstone ruled

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1. Neo-Cons are getting scared.
Sun Mar 11, 2012, 03:13 PM
Mar 2012

First it was Ireland then Iceland nest Greece,now one of their biggees,France. Notice how the immigrants catch all the flack. Hey idiots,the Giant has finally open his eyes and the day of the Oligarchs is coming to a end.

Sarkozy is finnee,the Peasants are in full revolt,they have tasted the fruits of a progressive life style and they are not going to give it back.
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