President Hollande spoke confidently during almost three hours at his Conference with the Press. The whole of France watched closely and was surprised by his competent presentation followed by answers to the questions of Journalists.
Popularity Polls will probably credit him and enable him to rebound during the immediate future.
However, in spite of his performance, his speech was bereft of any meaningful new ideas destined to cure the slump in the French economy. He does not expect an upturn in World or French affairs much before the 2013 year-end.
With respect to Pensions, President Hollande said that it will be necessary to contribute longer to obtain a full pension...
President Hollande pointed out that there were problems in the EUROZONE and that France and Germany must continue to work together. These two countries have been and must remain the "backbone" of the EU.
He underlined the importance of Foreign Affairs during his first year in office, not only the intervention of French troops in Mali, but also the dangers of Al Quaida.
He repeated his intention that in due course the 60 promises he made in his election manifesto will be implemented.
There will not be a shuffle of Government Ministers in the immediate future and he affirmed his appreciation of the efforts of his Prime Minister, Jean-Mark Ayrault on several occasions.
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