Editorial: Liberation

• French citizens do not feel lost in the tense political atmosphere and would rather enjoy the Olympics.
• Politicians, although sometimes seem to not understand the popular fervor for the Olympics, also try to take advantage of this event.
• The President of the Republic has worked hard to leverage this event.
• The French left does not intend to leave the field free to the executive and has valid arguments to claim a part of this success.
• The organization of the event has been almost perfect, but the stance of several factions, for instance, on the commercial and environmental implications of the Games, is conflicting.

Conclusion: It's a time when politics and sports strongly intertwine, and though the pre-Olympic political atmosphere might seem tense, citizens are determined to enjoy the event thoroughly. Additionally, politicians seek to leverage this event, indicating that politics is far from being excluded.

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