Valls, like Hollande a member of the Socialist Party, has been known as a political maverick since the publishing of his 2008 book entitled Pour en finir avec le vieux socialisme ("To finally be done with old socialism"). But the ambitious 51-year-old, who has been referred to as a "left-wing Sarkozy" for his uncompromising spell at the Ministry of the Interior, will face an uphill challenge in his new role.
All is not gloom, however, as Valls enjoys strong qualities of his own. HIs innovative mind, his capacity to swiftly implement policies and his hyperactivity are qualities that the French have been longing for since the defeat of Sarkozy. As a candidate, Hollande's slogan was "The change is now". Last week's governmental reshuffle and the choice of Valls to lead a "fighting government", in Hollande's own words, might mean his slogan is finally being acted upon.
Taken from an article in Al Jazeera
Val says I can see from this post why he is likened to Tony Blair.
( a little aside to tell you that the wife of Manuel Valls is Jewish and Anelka the footballer says that was one of the reasons why Valls was so against Dieudonné.)
Malc says Anelka has now gone, signed by Brazil
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