Roma Gypsies: Political Reputation

Nicolas Sarkozy Dept: Demonstrators opposed to measures including repatriation of Roma to eastern Europe waved flags and placards and chanted slogans including Stop repression and No to Sarkozy s inhumane policies. Bands and drums made the atmosphere friendly rather than combative, according to The Star. The president, who says the security measures are needed to combat crime, faces a bigger test on Tuesday when workers hold a countrywide strike and protests over the pension reforms, which he says are essential to help cut the budget deficit and pARIS Tens of thousands protested across France on Saturday against a clampdown on immigrants, launching a week of action over policies on which President Nicolas Sarkozy has staked his political reputation. Critics see expulsions of Roma gypsies as part of a drive by Sarkozy to revive his popularity before 2012 elections and divert attention from painful pension reforms and spending cuts. As reported in the news.
@t president nicolas sarkozy, pension reforms