French is urged on EU as the language of law
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BRUSSELS -- An elder statesman of French literature who fought for the Resistance in World War II is gearing up to do battle again, in Brussels: Maurice Druon, 89, is campaigning to make French the supreme language of legal documents in the European Union.
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European Union justice and interior ministers agreed Friday that new immigrants to the 25-nation bloc should be required to learn local languages, and to adhere to general "European values" that will guide them toward better integration.
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President Nicolas Sarkozy on Sunday hailed the French parliament's adoption of the European Union's new reform treaty, saying it had restored the country to its rightful place in Europe.
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French President Nicolas Sarkozy and German Chancellor Angela Merkel made a joint call here on Monday for greater regulation of international financial markets.
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French President Nicolas Sarkozy said on  Thursday European Union leaders might be able to overcome  Polish threats of a veto and agree at a bloc summit next week  on the drawing up of a new EU treaty.
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A new report recommending English become a compulsory subject in all schools in France has stirred heated debate in the country, with teachers' unions and proponents of linguistic diversity clenching their jaws ...
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Sarkozy is ready to endorse Blair's demands in Europe - a move that may finally pave the way for agreement on replacing its constitution.
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France proposes measures to ensure its Muslim prayer leaders speak French and understand the way of life.
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France wants to build bridges with  eastern Europe, Nicolas Sarkozy told a Hungarian newspaper.
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The French president sees support for plans that would group nations as diverse as Libya and Spain
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France's rightwing presidential candidate Nicolas Sarkozy called for the European Union to adopt more protectionist policies in order to defend its interests against competition from emerging economies.
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An immigration bill, expected to pass, requires knowledge of French and proof of support.
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The first draft of a new EU treaty can now be read in French and English, but what it means for the EU's half a billion people is not yet easy to determine.
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France will hold a referendum on the European Constitution in the spring, President Jacques Chirac announced today, calling on government ministers to work for a yes vote.
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France urged the international community on Friday to back a new national unity government formed by rival Palestinian factions and other EU countries were cautiously positive on the accord.
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France appeared on a collision course  with the European Union on Thursday after Brussels warned Paris  not to interfere with any foreign bids for Societe Generale in  the wake of its rogue trading losses.
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The European Parliament calls for the EU to review restrictions on taking liquids on board aeroplanes.