French President Nicolas Sarkozy appointed Francois Fillon as prime minister. Francois Fillon was born in 1954 in northwestern France. He represented this region as a National Assembly lawmaker and as a senator. He studied political science and law; he obtained a doctorate.
Fillon is known as an efficient four-time minister. He served as higher education minister (1993-1995), minister for postal services and communications (1995-1997), as social affairs minister (2002-2004), and education minister (2004-2005).
Fillon became an ally of Sarkozy and helped him to win an election campaign in May. He is married and has five children. Fillon’s temperament is the opposite of Sarkozy’s lively and untiring one.
The French trade unions know Fillon from negotiations as a man who is open to dialogue. Fillon promised to defend the heritage and identity of France. He said that 60 million French people must remain united.
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Hi Stefan! Wow...you were really busy on your blog this weekend. I haven't had a chance to read all of your posts yet, but I will! I don't know if I will be able to keep up with you this semester! ha ha...
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