Sarkozy accepts French governments resignation
PARIS - Frances President Nicolas Sarkozy accepted the resignation of Prime Minister Francois Fillon and his cabinet on Saturday, paving the way for a long-awaited cabinet reshuffle.
The resignation is a traditional formality, allowing the head of state to pick new ministers without having to fire his existing team, and government sources said Fillon was expected to be quickly re-appointed premier.
Then, he will assemble a new ministerial team for Sarkozys approval, probably as soon as Monday. Most observers expect a smaller cabinet, drawn mainly from Sarkozys right-wing majority party, the UMP.
Posted by: Steve White 2010-11-14 |