European Union: the priorities of the French Presidency

European Union: the priorities of the French Presidency

In Strasbourg, the President of the Republic Nicolas SARKOZY presented to the European Parliament the priorities of the programme of the French Presidency to the Council of the European Union. Excerpt from the statement of the French Head of State and the lively interpellation of Daniel COHN-BENDIT, MEP and President of the European Greens, on the decision of Nicolas SARKOZY to attend the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games in Beijing. Interview with Martin SCHULZ, President of the European Socialists, who says he understands Nicolas SARKOZY’s attitude towards China. Excerpt from the statement of the French President who insists on his freedom of speech towards the Chinese President.

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File : French Presidency of the EU

Publication date : 10 July 2008