Fanfare as France takes over EU presidency

France launches its presidency of the European Union tomorrow with a fanfare in Paris and a grudging pledge to mediate in the crisis over Ireland’s rejection of the Lisbon Treaty.

Fanfare as France takes over EU presidency
Mon, 30 Jun, 2008 - 18:57

France launches its presidency of the European Union tomorrow with a fanfare in Paris and a grudging pledge to mediate in the crisis over Ireland’s rejection of the Lisbon Treaty.

French President Nicolas Sarkozy is determined not to let the Irish setback overshadow his grand plans for his six months at the EU helm.

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