BIT by bit, the successor to Charles de Gaulle has altered the grand designs of the Fifth Republic. In contrast to the general's no to British entry into the Common Market, Georges Pompidou seemed prepared to say yes under the right conditions. In place of De Gaulle's insistence on grandeur, Pompidou sought to give the impression that he was only an average Frenchman. The style at the Elysée reflected the change.
Last week Georges Pompidou made his most decisive break so far with the traditions of De Gaulle. In a surprise move, his government...
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