America was trying under Dubya Bush to play European countries against each other. Some European countries seem to be bought by American lobbyists.
Great Britain, France, The Netherlands, Spain, Italy.
Relatives of politicians in these areas have a major role in American companies.
Or are working for the CIA. Or American firms bought European media to control the press.
The French newspaper Le Figaro (conservative) was owned by Carlyle, the firm owned by the Bush dynasty.
Le Figaro was sold again when pro American candidate Sarkozy became president of France.
A clear case of American interference in French politics!