In comments published three days before municipal elections that could punish his party, French President Nicolas Sarkozy admitted that he had made mistakes, but declared that he would stick to his reform policies regardless of the outcome of the vote.
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I've made mistakes - Sarkozy
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France will keep fighting the Taliban:
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Sarkozy refuses to retreat on pension reform
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Nicolas Sarkozy to quit politics and practice law:
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Councillor vows clamp down
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Country's situation might worsen if elections rigged:
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Musharraf says elections will not be further put off
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French government will fend off hostile takeover of Societe Generale
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Politicians 'not held accountable'
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Sarkozy, without agreement there will be no second chance
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Paris judge defers decision on whether to release Noriega before trial
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Perriello condemns threat to challenger
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Controls at SocGen 'failed'
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``Greece must stick to its reform commitments''
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Basson 'targeted for political reasons'
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Political parties stick to their main election themes
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Moment of truth for Hollande as government unveils €30bn of increased taxes and spending cuts