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Fillon stays

FRENCH President Nicolas Sarkozy yesterday re-appointed Francois Fillon as prime minister and asked him to create a new government.

Fillon stays

Mon, 15 Nov, 2010 - 00:00

The French president has been expected for months to make changes to his government ahead of 2012 presidential elections.

Mr Fillon resigned yesterday, a required step before any new government can be put in place.

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