World news about “Nicolas Sarkozy”, including breaking news and archival articles published by euronews.
EU pleas to salvage Copenhagen In spite of objections to an urgent alternative approach in Copenhagen, the European Union called for an immediate… 17/12/2009 - Tags: Angela Merkel, Nicolas Sarkozy, Copenhagen Climate conference
Villepin blames Sarkozy for Clearstream appealFormer French Prime Minister Dominique de Villepin has reacted angrily to news that prosecutors will appeal after he… 29/01/2010 - Tags: Justice, Nicolas Sarkozy, Dominique de Villepin, Clearstream scandal
Davos welcomes world economic leadersThe snow packed resort town of Davos, high in the Swiss Alps, is playing host to more than 2,500 top bosses and… 27/01/2010 - Tags: World Economic Forum, Economy, Nicolas Sarkozy
French announce ‘big loan’ detailsThe French state is to raise 35 billion euros to fund strategic investments. President Nicolas Sarkozy said the… 14/12/2009 - Tags: France, Nicolas Sarkozy
Europe favours taxing financial transactions worldwideThe European Union’s leaders have urged the International Monetary Fund to pursue a global tax on financial… 11/12/2009 - tag: Nicolas Sarkozy
Brown-Sarkozy joint stand on global finance reformNo problem, just clearing the air… British Prime Minister Gordon Brown and French President Nicolas Sarkozy have… 10/12/2009 - Tags: Nicolas Sarkozy, Diplomacy
Brown and Sarkozy find one voice on bonusesThe French and British leaders have joined forces to call for an exceptional tax on global bank bonuses. Nicolas… 10/12/2009 - Tags: Banking, Nicolas Sarkozy
Barnier wants changesIncoming EU Internal Market Commissioner Michel Barnier says Europe needs a new growth model. The Frenchman is also… 07/12/2009 - Tags: EU Commission, Nicolas Sarkozy, Michel Barnier
Syria criticises ‘lack of US plan’ on peaceThe Syrian president has said the US should do more to promote peace between Syria and Israel. Bashar al-Assad was… 13/11/2009 - Tags: France, Nicolas Sarkozy, Diplomacy, Syria
Israel ready to talk peace with SyriaA meeting between the leaders of France and Israel appears to have given a nudge to at least one aspect of Middle… 12/11/2009 - Tags: France, Israel, Nicolas Sarkozy
Merkel makes history in Paris on Armistice DayThe German national anthem was sung on the Champs Elysees today – just one symbol of an Armistice Day… 11/11/2009 - Tags: War, Angela Merkel, Nicolas Sarkozy
Paris hosts an historic Armistice ceremonyHistory has been made in Paris. For the first time a German leader has taken part in Armistice Day commemorations… 11/11/2009 - Tags: War, Angela Merkel, Nicolas Sarkozy
Doubts over Sarkozy’s Berlin Wall memoriesFrance’s media-loving President Sarkozy has become embroiled in a web of intrigue over his part in the fall of… 10/11/2009 - Tags: Nicolas Sarkozy, Berlin Wall, 1989-2009
German-French leaders seal close ties with dinnerOnly hours after being sworn-in for a second term as chancellor, Angela Merkel was being welcomed by French President… 29/10/2009 - Tags: Germany, Angela Merkel, Nicolas Sarkozy
French welcome young Sarkozy’s change of heartOpponents of a bid by the French president’s son to run the wealthy business district in Paris have been… 23/10/2009 - Tags: France, Nicolas Sarkozy, Scandal
Villepin accuses Sarkozy of political vendetta… President Nicolas Sarkozy of hanging him … of the law. Nicolas Sarkozy promised to … 21/10/2009 - Tags: France, Justice, Nicolas Sarkozy, Dominique de Villepin, Clearstream scandal
Prosecution concludes case in Clearstream trialThe prosecution is demanding an 18-month suspended prison term and a 45,000 euro fine in the trial of former French… 20/10/2009 - Tags: Justice, Nicolas Sarkozy, Dominique de Villepin, Clearstream scandal
Jean Sarkozy demands a chance in nepotism rowThe son of France’s President Nicolas Sarkozy has spoken for the first time since triggering a public outcry… 14/10/2009 - Tags: France, Politics, Nicolas Sarkozy
Sarkozy rebuts nepotism accusationsFrench President Nicolas Sarkozy is embroiled in a row over the meteoric rise of his 23-year-old son, Jean… 13/10/2009 - Tags: France, Nicolas Sarkozy, Controversy, Jean Sarkozy
Sarkozy junior in nepotism rowPresident Nicolas Sarkozy’s 23-year-old son is angling for a key job overseeing billions of euros in commerce —… 12/10/2009 - Tags: France, Politics, Nicolas Sarkozy, Controversy
G20 scene for dramatic news about IranThe US, Britain and France have interrupted proceedings at the G20 summit to demand immediate international access to… 25/09/2009 - Tags: Iran, Nuclear Energy, USA, Barack Obama, Nicolas Sarkozy
Sarkozy muddies Clearstream caseFrench President Nicolas Sarkozy has been accused of interfering in the trial of former prime minister Dominique de… 24/09/2009 - Tags: France, Justice, Nicolas Sarkozy
Clearstream a murky pool for French ex-PMThe Clearstream scandal is a first-rate example of the dark and dirty side of French politics. It has balooned out of… 21/09/2009 - Tags: France, Nicolas Sarkozy
Ex-French PM goes on trial in Sarkozy smear case… denounced Nicolas Sarkozy whose career … of one man, Nicolas Sarkozy, who is also … 21/09/2009 - Tags: France, Justice, Nicolas Sarkozy
Sarko versus Villepin in French ‘trial of the century’… Villepin and Nicolas Sarkozy begin a legal … Nicolas Sarkozy’s name … 21/09/2009 - Tags: France, Justice, Nicolas Sarkozy
France’s political trial of the decade begins… plot to smear Nicolas Sarkozy to prevent him … the list was Nicolas Sarkozy. But the judge … 21/09/2009 - Tags: Justice, Nicolas Sarkozy, Scandal
Brussels’ battle against bankers’ bonusesA curb on bankers’ bonuses looks more likely after EU leaders agreed on a common stance ahead of a G20 summit… 18/09/2009 - Tags: Banking, European Union, Financial Crisis, Angela Merkel, Nicolas Sarkozy
Sarkozy threatens G20 walkoutFrench President Nicolas Sarkozy has threatened to walk out of the summit of Group of 20 leaders in Pittsburgh next… 14/09/2009 - tag: Nicolas Sarkozy
Deal looks close on Brazil buying French jetsThe French President has been the special guest at Brazil’s Independence Day celebrations, but he may have some… 07/09/2009 - Tags: Brazil, France, Nicolas Sarkozy, Diplomacy, Military
French fighter talks top Sarkozy visit to BrazilFrench President Nicolas Sarkozy is in Brazil in the hope of winning a lucrative defence contract to sell a French… 07/09/2009 - Tags: Brazil, France, Nicolas Sarkozy
Sarkozy & Merkel seek to curb capitalismFrance and Germany ganged up on the banks on Monday, and promised they would push for the G 20 to do the same when… 01/09/2009 - Tags: Angela Merkel, G20, Nicolas Sarkozy
French competitiveness commission starts workTwo former French prime ministers, Michel Rocard and Alain Juppe, have been tapped to head a commission looking at… 26/08/2009 - Tags: France, Unemployment, Nicolas Sarkozy
France cracks down on banking bonusesNew rules for French banks limiting traders’ bonuses have been unveiled by President Nicolas Sarkozy and he… 25/08/2009 - Tags: Banking, Markets, Nicolas Sarkozy
Doctors allay concerns over Sarkozy’s healthDoctors have given French President Nicolas Sarkozy a clean bill of health. He was discharged from hospital before… 27/07/2009 - Tags: France, Nicolas Sarkozy
Sarkozy to rest after hospital releaseThere was no wheelchair or patient’s robe for the French President when he left hospital shortly after 11… 27/07/2009 - Tags: France, Nicolas Sarkozy, President
Sarkozy spends night in hospital after collapsingFrench President Nicolas Sarkozy has spent the night in hospital having heart tests after he was taken ill while out… 27/07/2009 - Tags: France, Health, Nicolas Sarkozy, President
French President in HospitalThe French President Nicholas Sarkozy was taken ill while out jogging earlier today. The incident occurred while he… 26/07/2009 - Tags: France, Nicolas Sarkozy
India takes centre stage at Bastille Day paradeIndia was the guest of honour at this year’s Bastille Day military parade in Paris. A proud detachment of… 14/07/2009 - Tags: France, India, Nicolas Sarkozy
Franco-British relations ‘never been better’ – BrownThe French and British governments have re-affirmed a closeness between the two countries after a summit at Evian in… 06/07/2009 - Tags: France, Nicolas Sarkozy, United Kingdom
Sarkozy’s new look cabinet raises questionsThe new look French cabinet got down to work this morning, while President Nicholas Sarkozy’s bigger than… 24/06/2009 - Tags: France, Politics, Nicolas Sarkozy
French reshuffle bigger than expectedFrance’s new cabinet is meeting for the first time after a reshuffle by Nicolas Sarkozy. With eight… 24/06/2009 - Tags: France, Politics, Nicolas Sarkozy
France’s Sarkozy reshuffles cabinet… all change in Nicolas Sarkozy’s … to govern with Nicolas Sarkozy. … 24/06/2009 - Tags: Politics, Nicolas Sarkozy
Sarkozy hails French economic modelNicolas Sarkozy has ruled out introducing tough new austerity measures to ease France’s economic crisis. The… 22/06/2009 - Tags: France, Politics, Nicolas Sarkozy
Sarkozy making history at VersaillesPresident Nicolas Sarkozy will today make an historic speech before a joint session of the French parliament… 22/06/2009 - Tags: France, Politics, Nicolas Sarkozy
Sarkozy and Merkel give Barroso the thumbs upFrance and Germany have backed Jose Manuel Barroso’s bid for a second five year term as President of the … 11/06/2009 - Tags: France, Germany, Angela Merkel, Nicolas Sarkozy
Turkey split erupts ahead of D-Day ceremonyDisagreements between the US and France over Turkey’s EU ambitions have surfaced during talks between their… 06/06/2009 - Tags: EU Enlargement, Barack Obama, Nicolas Sarkozy
Obama: D-Day “saved the world from evil”US President Barack Obama has paid homage to the heroes of D-Day in a speech at the American cemetery in… 06/06/2009 - Tags: Barack Obama, Nicolas Sarkozy, Anniversary
Obama in France for D-Day anniversaryUS President Barack Obama has been holding a joint press conference with French President Nicolas Sarkozy ahead of a… 06/06/2009 - Tags: France, Barack Obama, Nicolas Sarkozy
France plans to beef up school securityThe French President has outlined controversial plans to tackle growing violence in schools. They include allowing… 28/05/2009 - Tags: France, Security, Nicolas Sarkozy
France opens military base in UAENicolas Sarkozy has formally opened a military base in the United Arab Emirates; France’s first in the Gulf… 26/05/2009 - Tags: France, United Arab Emirates, Nicolas Sarkozy
Sarkozy and Merkel say united we stand ahead of European pollAt an orchestrated joint forum in Berlin, the leaders of France and Germany have put on an up-beat show of support for… 10/05/2009 - Tags: Angela Merkel, Elections, Nicolas Sarkozy
Sarkozy and Merkel join forces ahead of EU pollIn a marked up-beat spirit of cooperation the leaders of France and Germany have staged a joint forum in Berlin… 10/05/2009 - Tags: Angela Merkel, Elections, Nicolas Sarkozy
France marks WW2 victoryPresident Nicolas Sarkozy has led the French commemorations for victory over Nazi Germany in World War Two. After the… 08/05/2009 - Tags: France, Nicolas Sarkozy, World War II
Spotlight on Carla ahead of France-Spain summitSpain’s Royal Family has treated visiting French leader Nicolas Sarkozy and his wife Carla to a grand gala… 28/04/2009 - Tags: France, Nicolas Sarkozy
French welcome Obama for NATO summitBarack Obama and his first lady Michelle have been given a rapturous reception in Strasbourg where he is attending… 03/04/2009 - Tags: NATO, Barack Obama, Nicolas Sarkozy
African Union suspends Madagascar over ‘coup’The chorus of international disapproval is growing over Andry Rajoelina’s claims to the Presidency in Madgascar… 20/03/2009 - Tags: Madagascar, Nicolas Sarkozy, Andry Rajoelina
France hit by strike over economy and reformsFrance is bracing for another nationwide strike tomorrow that is expected to cause transport problems across the… 18/03/2009 - Tags: France, Nicolas Sarkozy
Germany/France united ahead of G20 summit… in London, Nicolas Sarkozy and Angela … Nicolas Sarkozy added: … 12/03/2009 - Tags: Angela Merkel, Nicolas Sarkozy
Sarkozy wants France back at the heart of NATOThe French President has confirmed that he wants his country to become a full member of NATO again, ending more than… 11/03/2009 - Tags: France, NATO, Nicolas Sarkozy
Sarkozy’s multi-billion social plan for FranceFigures from across French society have gathered in Paris to hear plans for a multi-billion euro social programme to… 18/02/2009 - Tags: France, Nicolas Sarkozy, Crisis
Sarkozy’s prime time economic addressFrance’s President Sarkozy has vigorously defended his handling of the economic crisis in a prime time… 06/02/2009 - tag: Nicolas Sarkozy
Sarkozy promises tax cutsThe French Government says it is ready to consider cutting income tax and will scrap local business tax in 2010 in a… 06/02/2009 - tag: Nicolas Sarkozy
Mideast diplomacy moves to ParisPalestinian President Mahmoud Abbas has described the situation in Gaza as “fragile”. His comments came as… 03/02/2009 - Tags: Gaza, Nicolas Sarkozy, Diplomacy
France was ‘better prepared’ for devastating stormsIn terms of sheer power, the latest storms were even more violent than those that devastated much of southwest France… 25/01/2009 - Tags: France, Nicolas Sarkozy
EU leaders work for sustainable ceasefire in GazaEU leaders have vowed to do everything in their power to contribute to a lasting and sustainable ceasefire in Gaza… 19/01/2009 - Tags: Europe, Arab League, Ehud Olmert, Nicolas Sarkozy, Silvio Berlusconi, Ceasefire, Diplomacy
Egypt summit vows to promote Gaza peaceWorld leaders meeting in Egypt have pledged to promote a lasting and just peace between Gaza and Israel as the fragile… 18/01/2009 - Tags: Egypt, Angela Merkel, Nicolas Sarkozy
Sarkozy makes minor changes to cabinet line-upNicolas Sarkozy has announced a minor shake-up to his cabinet. One of the French President’s top lieutenants… 15/01/2009 - Tags: France, Nicolas Sarkozy
Possible diplomacy breakthrough fuels peace hopesEgyptian President Hosni Mubarak made his ceasefire call at a news conference in Egypt with his French counterpart… 07/01/2009 - Tags: Mideast, United Nations, Ban Ki-Moon, Nicolas Sarkozy, Diplomacy
Diplomatic efforts ramp up, as Gaza bleedsNicolas Sarkozy says he has some hope for a ceasefire in Gaza, and is returning to Egypt to work out the details of a… 06/01/2009 - Tags: Israel, Mideast, Nicolas Sarkozy, Diplomacy
Sarkozy continues Middle East diplomatic missionNicolas Sarkozy has held talks with Syrian counterpart Bashar Assad in Damascus as he continues his diplomatic effort… 06/01/2009 - Tags: Mideast, Nicolas Sarkozy, Diplomacy, Bashar al-Assad
Fresh efforts to secure Gaza truceInternational peace-brokering has had no immediate impact in ending the Gaza conflict. But, as his Middle East mission… 06/01/2009 - Tags: Israel, Ehud Olmert, Nicolas Sarkozy
Sarkozy calls for an immediate ceasefire as Israel pounds GazaFrench President Nicolas Sarkozy has met with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas in Ramallah and called for an… 05/01/2009 - Tags: Nicolas Sarkozy, Diplomacy
Sarkozy slams car vandalsThe burning of more than a thousand cars on the streets of France on New Year’s Eve has prompted President… 02/01/2009 - Tags: Cars, France, Nicolas Sarkozy
No need for Gaza aid truce, Livni tells FrenchIsrael’s Foreign Minister Tzipi Livni has reiterated her government’s rejection of a French proposition… 01/01/2009 - Tags: France, Israel, Gaza, Nicolas Sarkozy
Europe seeks partnership with BrazilWith the IMF in their sights, EU leaders and the president of Brazil are preparing to target an organisation they… 23/12/2008 - Tags: Brazil, Europe, European Union, Nicolas Sarkozy
Sarkozy signs arms deals in BrazilFrench president Nicolas Sarkozy is in Brazil, visiting in his capacity both as French leader and as President of the… 22/12/2008 - Tags: EU Commission, Nicolas Sarkozy
French EU style out, Czech EU style inA crisis-driven six months of French European Union Presidency draws towards a close. President Nicolas Sarkozy has… 16/12/2008 - tag: Nicolas Sarkozy
European Union “overregulated” says new EU President Mirek TopolanekMirek Topolanek is the current Czech prime minister, and he takes over the six-month EU presidency on January 1st… 12/12/2008 - Tags: Czech Republic, EU Presidency, European Union, Nicolas Sarkozy
EU leaders move on climate, recession and LisbonEurope has proudly adopted the strictest rules in the world to reduce carbon emissions and get smart with energy… 12/12/2008 - Tags: EU Summit, Ireland, Treaty of Lisbon, Nicolas Sarkozy
Sarkozy meets Dalai Lama, despite Beijing warningsNicolas Sarkozy has defied China by meeting the Dalai Lama. Beijing warned bilateral trade with France could suffer… 06/12/2008 - Tags: Poland, China, Nicolas Sarkozy, Dalai Lama
EU climate deal hangs in the balanceWith European leaders gathering in the Polish city of Gdansk today, French President Nicolas Sarkozy is in town to try… 06/12/2008 - Tags: Poland, Climate, Nicolas Sarkozy
European solidarity urged at Walesa tributeEuropean leaders have been urging each other to follow the example of Lech Walesa at a ceremony to mark the 25th… 06/12/2008 - Tags: Poland, China, Tibet, Nicolas Sarkozy, Dalai Lama
Sarkozy launches French economic rescuePresident Sarkozy has unveiled an economic rescue plan for France, saying failure to act now will have disastrous… 04/12/2008 - Tags: Cars, France, Financial Crisis, Nicolas Sarkozy
Sarkozy’s 26 bn euros for the French economyFrench President Nicolas Sarkozy has unveiled a 26 billion euro plan to rescue the French economy, saying failure to… 04/12/2008 - Tags: France, Economy, Financial Crisis, Nicolas Sarkozy
Sarkozy helps ailing housing and motor sectorsFrench President Nicolas Sarkozy is to announce a package worth billions of euros to help prop up the ailing motor… 03/12/2008 - Tags: Cars, France, Economy, Nicolas Sarkozy
China deepens Dalai Lama diplomatic freezeThe European Union Council says China has postponed its upcoming economic summit with the EU, due to be held in Lyon… 26/11/2008 - Tags: European Union, China, Nicolas Sarkozy, Dalai Lama
Paris and Berlin gloss over differences on recoveryThe leaders of the eurozone’s two biggest economies have put on a united front on tackling Europe’s… 24/11/2008 - Tags: Eurozone, Financial Crisis, Angela Merkel, Nicolas Sarkozy
France and Germany not keen on VAT cutsThe French and German leaders have agreed on the need for urgent and coordinated action to lift Europe out of… 24/11/2008 - Tags: France, Financial Crisis, Angela Merkel, Nicolas Sarkozy
France hopes for German backing for EU rescue planWith the Eurozone officially in recession for the first time in history, it is expected today’s mini-summit… 24/11/2008 - Tags: Eurozone, Economy, Financial Crisis, Angela Merkel, Nicolas Sarkozy
