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French president unveils cabinet   

France announces formation of new government

PARIS, May 18 (Xinhua) -- French presidential office on Friday announced the formation of the new French government under new Prime Minster Francois Fillon: Full Story

Sarkozy names Francois Fillon as prime minister

PARIS, May 17 (Xinhua) -- French President Nicolas Sarkozy on Thursday named Francois Fillon as prime minister, Sarkozy's office said in a statement. Full Story

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Sarkozy highlights Franco-German ties on first foreign visit Sarkozy takes oath of office Sarkozy takes oath of office Chirac escorts newly-elected President Sarkozy

Nicolas Sarkozy meets  Tony Blair in Paris

Fire fighters extinguish car set ablaze after demonstrations

Sarkozy applauded by crowd

Voter registers after casting his ballot

Latest News

French president unveils cabinet
Profile: Newly appointed French PM Francois Fillon
Nicolas Sarkozy officially assumes duties of French president
Sarkozy highlights Franco-German ties on first foreign visit
Power handover ceremony between Chirac, Sarkozy takes place in l'Elysee
Sarkozy officially sworn in as French president
FLASH: CEREMONY FOR SARKOZY'S SWERARING-IN AS FRENCH PRESIDENT BEGINS
Sarkozy arrives at Elysee Palace for inauguration as French president
Chirac urges French to keep solidary in farewell speech
French PM resigns ahead of power handover
Sarkozy resigns from Hauts-de-Seine department council post
Sarkozy resigns from party leadership
Blair meets French president-elect Nicolas Sarkozy
Sarkozy officially proclaimed French president
Chirac declares "total confidence" in Sarkozy
Socialist party appeals for calm as anti-Sarkozy protests continue
Over 700 vehicles burnt on night of French Presidential run-off: police
Sarkozy wins French presidential race
High voter turnout in French presidential run-off
France votes for new president in hard-fought race
Bayrou not to vote for Sarkozy in presidential elections run-off
Voting starts in French overseas territories as Sarkozy extends lead over Royal in polls

World Reactions

Chinese president congratulates French president-elect Sarkozy
U.S. congratulates Sarkozy's win in French presidential elections
Blair congratulates Sarkozy for winning French presidency
Barroso congratulates Sarkozy

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News Analysis: Sarkozy election turns new page in French politics
Sarkozy administration could usher in reform
Sarkozy election turns new page in French politics

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Sarkozy names new cabinet
Sarkozy promises "a new French dream" as new president
Chirac urges French to keep solidary in farewell speech 
China, France to enhance ties 

Nicolas Sarkozy

    Nicolas Sarkozy of the rightwing Unionfor a Popular Movement (UMP) won the French presidential run-off on Sunday, scoring a handy victory over Segolene Royal of the left-wing Socialist Party. Full Story

French president-elect: "Time has come for me to give everything to France"
Backgrounder: Nicolas Sarkozy, frontrunner in French presidential elections
Jacques Chirac

    Born on 29 November 1932 in the 5th arrondissement of Paris. Son of Fran?ois Chirac, a company director, and Marie-Louise, n└e Valette. Married on 16 March 1956 to Mlle Bernadette Chodron de Courcel (two children: Laurence and Claude). Full Story

China appreciates Chirac's role in pushing for China-France ties
Chirac visits China

Backgrounder

Backgrounder: French presidential elections
Backgrounder: A list of candidates in French presidential elections
Backgrounder: Segolene Royal -- strong woman contender
Backgrounder: Francois Bayrou, threat to "Sarko-Sego" scenario
Backgrounder: Profile of France
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