Sarkozy’s new Eurocentric stance: “Buy French,” close the borders: French President Nicolas Sarkozy, previously banking on saving the euro, now says that “I want a Europe that protects its citizens.” What you’re witnessing is the changing stance of a man who’s running behind in the polls. source
France may preempt IAEA summit: President Nicolas Sarkozy wants G20 nuclear industry officials to come to Paris in May to discuss safety issues. This might rankle the United Nations, as such an event would preempt the IAEA’s summit in Vienna, planned for June. The IAEA lacks the power to force action on its recommendations, which is why nations like France may not want to wait for the U.N. body. “I suspect that this will not be appreciated on the 28th floor,” said a diplomat, referring to the office of IAEA Director General Yukiyo Amano. source
A “grave secret” will prompt the fall of French President Nicolas Sarkozy, Libyan state media reported on Thursday after France officially recognized revolutionaries opposed to leader Muammar Gaddafi.
“The Jamahiriya news agency has learned of a grave secret that will trigger the fall of Sarkozy, maybe his trial in connection with funding for his presidential campaign,” state television reported.
The “urgent” statement was displayed on state television’s shortly after France became the first country to officially recognize the self-proclaimed rebel national council. [read more]
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