France on its own cannot impose its point of view. But neither should it give up on its demands. With a clear vote for change France will be in a strong position.
In 1925, when Britain went back to the gold standard, that was supported by the Conservative Party, the Labour Party, the Bank of England, the civil service, the CBI, the TUC, the Times, the Economist; that consensus was very strong.
'What is the use of a book', thought Alice, 'without pictures or conversations?'