SARKOZY CALLS FOR UN REFORM, BLASTS COPENHAGEN SUMMIT

Sarkozy threw his weight behind the UN's beleaguered climate scientists, under fire for flaws that have emerged in a landmark 2007 report, saying the panel has earned the right to our gratitude.

The European Commission has over recent years opened several investigations following allegations that Ryanair was getting preferential treatment.

Merkel also said that she had talked with Fillon about more effective sanctions.

But she's still down in popularity nationally, said Andre Bonnin, a local councillor, sipping wine after Royal's address.

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