Extracts from the press point by Nicolas SARKOZY, President of the French Republic.

EU - France (T)

SARKOZY, Nicolas (FR)

PÖTTERING, Hans-Gert (EPP, DE)

Press point by Nicolas SARKOZY, President of the French Republic: extracts

SOUNDBITE (French), Nicolas SARKOZY, President of the French Republic, "There are reforms that have been made all around in Europe, I have been elected to carried out this reforms in France, I do them with determination and openess&hellip;"

Hans-Gert P&Ouml;TTERING, EP President and Nicolas SARKOZY, President of the French Republic- Arrival to the press point

SOUNDBITE (French), Nicolas SARKOZY, President of the French Republic, "I was very happy to be at the EP with Hans-Gert P&Ouml;TTERING, the EP is an essential institution in Europe. France wants to play a role in Europe, from the 1st of July France will ensure the EU's presidency; therefore it was necessary to come here and address the EP; also, it has been a good debate at the Conference of Presidents."