Whether it is the breakup of public monopolies, such as electricity, gas, telecommunications, and even the post office, or the replacement of military conscription by a professional military, or pension reform, France has changed much more than is commonly believed. This is particularly true with respect to French companies, which have remarkably adapted to the demands of international competition.
那么，法国是否就无法改革了呢？当然不是。过去几十年来，法国发生了深刻的变革。无论是打破公共垄断，例如电力、天然气、电信甚至是邮政，或者是用职业军人取代兵役，抑或是养老金改革，法国的变化都超乎通常的想象。这一点对于法国公司而言尤其如此，它们都很好地适应了国际竞争的要求。