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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

Comments

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

Video

，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
，About France
，Sino-Franch relations
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