Jan 6th, 2009 · French President Nicolas Sarkozy is on a ceasefire mission to the Middle East. While his country no longer holds the European Union presidency, Sarkozy says it is France's duty to look for all paths to peace. Critics say Sarkozy is on a power trip after his six-month stint as diplomatic head of Europe. They accuse him of muddying EU efforts to broker a ceasefire.
Nov 14th, 2008 · The summit was the brainchild of French President Nicolas Sarkozy, who has gained new respect for his handling of the worldwide financial crisis. But in the European quest to ensure such a crisis never repeats itself, Sarkozy may risk butting heads with President Bush.
Oct 17th, 2008 · Europe wants to take the lead role in overhauling the world's financial system. French President Nicolas Sarkozy is flying to Washington for talks Saturday with President Bush at Camp David. Sarkozy, who is also the chairman of the European Union, just presided over a summit in Brussels that gave unanimous approval to a European rescue package.
Aug 20th, 2008 · The Taliban have stepped up attacks in Afghanistan. Earlier this week, French soldiers were attacked during a reconnaissance mission. French President Nicolas Sarkozy is in Kabul on Wednesday. Renee Montagne talks with the BBC's Alastair Leithead in Kabul about the recent attacks.
Jul 1st, 2008 · French President Nicolas Sarkozy takes control of the European Union for the next six months.
Mar 26th, 2008 · French president Nicolas Sarkozy's two-day state visit is intriguing to media on both sides of the English Channel. The British are interested Sarkozy's pro-Anglo-Saxon stance. The French see the pomp-filled visit as a chance for Sarkozy to burnish his tarnished presidential image.
Mar 21st, 2008 · French President Nicolas Sarkozy vows to maintain a strong nuclear weapons program as a defense against possible threats from Iran, amid minor cuts to the country's nuclear arsenal.
Mar 17th, 2008 · French voters have delivered a blow to President Nicolas Sarkozy. In a second round of municipal elections, opposition socialists took the leadership of dozens of French cities away from Sarkozy's Conservative party. The left says the vote is a repudiation for Sarkozy's failed policies.