FRANCE: New cabinet unveiled as Sarkozy eyes 2012 poll
A new French cabinet was appointed under Prime Minister Francois Fillon on Sunday. The reshuffle is being viewed as President Nicolas Sarkozy’s last bid to reinvigorate his struggling administration ahead of the presidential election. Read More
FRANCE: Fillon reappointed premier, tasked with forming new government
Following the resignation of the government over the weekend, a required step before a cabinet reshuffle, French President Nicolas Sarkozy has reappointed the popular Francois Fillon (pictured) as Prime Minister. Read More
FRANCE: François Fillon: the untouchable Prime Minister
French President Nicolas Sarkozy has reappointed François Fillon as prime minister. The two politicians have had their differences in the past, so why has Sarkozy chosen to stick with his Prime Minister. Read More
FRANCE: French government resigns ahead of planned reshuffle
French President Nicolas Sarkozy accepted the resignations of Prime Minister Francois Fillon and his government Saturday to make room for a planned cabinet reshuffle. Fillon is expected to resume his post before naming a new team of ministers. Read More
FRANCE: Controversial bill to raise retirement age becomes law
French President Nicolas Sarkozy officially signed a controversial pension reform bill, raising the retirement age from 60 to 62, into law on Wednesday. The reform sparked weeks of street demonstrations and nationwide strikes. Read More
FRANCE: Sarkozy hosts China’s Hu for talks on French Riviera
French President Nicolas Sarkozy has sought the backing of China’s President Hu Jintao for plans to reform the global monetary system during talks in the seaside resort of Nice, a day after the two countries signed a raft of lucrative business deals. Read More
DIPLOMACY: Trade deals on agenda as Chinese president visits France
Chinese President Hu Jintao (right) arrives in France on Thursday for talks with French President Nicolas Sarkozy and to conclude a series of contracts worth billions of euros between French and Chinese firms. Read More
TERRORISM: France will not bow to terrorist threats, says Sarkozy
French President Nicolas Sarkozy said Friday his country would not cave in to terrorist demands after al Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden threatened to attack French interests in retaliation for the country’s policies towards Muslims. Read More