The French leader's declarations about growth and improved prospects came as the European Union's statistics service indicated that the bloc is indeed experiencing a robust economic upturn.
Still, the Hodgman majority government, at the end of its first term, in a state experiencing an economic upturn, with no major scandals, should be basking in a period of golden political sunshine.
In contrast, their cross-city rivals QPR are yet to experience a similar upturn in fortunes with new manager Harry Redknapp.
The Lord Mayor, Mike Gibbons, who is a Conservative councillor, confirms the project is finally due to open as the city experiences a welcome upturn in fortunes.
However, since losing to Chanelle Scheepers at Flushing Meadows, the Londoner has experienced a remarkable upturn in results.
But the belief that the mining industry would experience a permanent demand for coal was shattered by the Depression, and the Rhondda experienced a massive upturn in unemployment.
In the 1980's it experienced a significant upturn in investment and growth, benefiting from a regional advantage due to war in Mozambique and apartheid in South Africa.
Additionally, targeting agents such as cetuximab have experienced a significant upturn recently and may convert initially non-resectable liver metastases into resectable ones with potentially curative intent.
The right-hander's career has certainly experienced an upturn in fortunes since he joined Yorkshire for the final five matches of the 2013 season.
The UK's largest supermarket group has experienced an upturn in sales amid the ongoing price war but the outlook for profits remains gloomy.
The Bulls have experienced an upturn in fortunes despite the financial cloud hovering over Odsal and a first Wembley appearance for 15 years could provide a timely boost to the club's coffers.
