Is France's treatment of Roma too harsh?
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French President Nicolas Sarkozy stunned a European summit Thursday, clashing with top officials and tripping up on a claim that Germany was about to copy controversial Roma deportations.roms box 76lsh 17334Sarkozy angrily rejected suggestions by the European Union's justice commissioner that drew parallels with World War II-era expulsions, unleashing a heated row with the bloc's top executive and snide exchanges with key figures.
Even after the dust settled, with threats of Brussels legal action receding as allies closed ranks, the French leader found himself on the receiving end of a severe clip round the ear from German Chancellor Angela Merkel.
The dispute shattered the EU's agenda and hung heavy in the air, as Sarkozy accused the bloc's justice commissioner of "outrageous" comments and vowed to continue clearing "illegal camps," claiming the support of partners.
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