With his poll numbers at near-record lows, President Nicolas Sarkozy does not have much to be thankful for these days. But, in a crucial week for the euro zone, he can draw some comfort from the surprising way that the French have reacted to the sovereign-debt crisis. Unlike the Germans, who seize every opportunity to denounce Chancellor Angela Merkel for using their hard-earned money to rescue feckless southern Europeans, the French do not seem to mind a bit.
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