THE DAILY TELEGRAPH: Nicolas Sarkozy has apparently admitted that he is facing the end of his political career and may soon devote himself to "making money".
The French President reportedly made the admission as new polls suggest he will be defeated if, as expected, he stands for re-election in the Spring.
"In case of failure, I stop politics. Yes, that is a certainty," said Mr Sarkozy, 56. "Anyway, I'm at the end. In any case, for the first time in my life, I'm confronted by the end of my career."
The comments, which were made to key aides over the past few days and reported in Le Monde, also included the words: "I am not a dictator".
Mr Sarkozy has made it clear to political allies that he would like to follow in the footsteps of Tony Blair, who went on to make millions after stepping down as Prime Minister.
The President is said to have told his governmental colleagues: "Me too – in the future, I'd like to make money." » | Peter Allen in Paris | Tuesdaay, January 24, 2012
