https://pjmedia.com/richardfernandez/2011/12/01/new-europe/feed/PJ Media is a leading news site covering culture, politics, faith, homeland security, and more. Our reporters and columnists provide original, in-depth analysis from a variety of perspectives.en-usWed, 10 Jun 2026 06:04:15 -0400<![CDATA[Nicolas Sarkozy put things in the most upbeat way. We&#8217;re in a new age because the old era didn&#8217;t work so good. The French President said the introduction of 35-hour week and retirement at 60 years of age were &#8220;serious mistakes&#8221;.]]>Thu, 01 Dec 2011 14:31:21 -0500<![CDATA[Richard Fernandez]]>https://pjmedia.com/richard-fernandez/2011/12/01/new-europe-n191198