The latest polls show a rise in the French leader's popularity. His busy summer of diplomacy seems to have paid political dividends. However, problems remain, especially at home, thanks to an economic slowdown. (part 1)
Bloggers comment on the agreement between the current EU president, Nicolas Sarkozy, and Russian President Dmitry Medvedev on the withdrawal of all Russian troops from Georgia, save the Moscow-backed separatist regions.
French President Nicolas Sarkozy said Russia had agreed to pull back its troops in Georgia within a month with the exception of the rebel regions of Abkhazia and South Ossetia. Georgia, meanwhile, said Russia's decision was a step forward.
French President Nicolas Sarkozy has landed in Russia. Sarkozy, who has the European Union backing, is seeking full withdrawal of Russian troops from Georgia and hoping to calm escalating tensions between Moscow and the West.
French President Nicolas Sarkozy has landed in Russia. Sarkozy, who has the European Union backing, is seeking full withdrawal of Russian troops from Georgia and hoping to calm escalating tensions between Moscow and the West.
French President Nicolas Sarkozy has landed in Russia. Sarkozy, who has the European Union backing, is seeking full withdrawal of Russian troops from Georgia and hoping to calm escalating tensions between Moscow and the West.
French President Nicolas Sarkozy wound up a two-day visit to Syria Thursday with a four-way summit including Turkey and Qatar aimed at boosting the roles of France and the European Union in Middle East diplomacy.
