Fresh from his inauguration as the 23rd president of France, Nicolas Sarkozy on Thursday (17 May) announced a moderate conservative politician to head his new streamlined government.
Francois Fillon, a conservative senator and close advisor who helped run the successful presidential campaign, is seen as a good foil to Mr Sarkozy's brash manner.
Mr Sarkozy is counting on Mr Fillon's negotiating skills to push through some of the welfare and employment reforms announced during the e...
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