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Nicolas Sarkozy deals blow to Tony Blair's EU presidency hopes

Source: Telegraph UK Nicolas Sarkozy, the French president, has dealt a heavy blow to Tony Blairs hopes of becoming European Union president by withdrawing his support for the former premiers candidacy. Full Article at Democratic Underground

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  1. France's President Nicolas Sarkozy delivers a speech as he attends the national council meeting of the UMP (Union for a Popular Movement)  party in Aubervilliers near Paris, November 28, 2009.
  2. PORT-OF-SPAIN, TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO - NOVEMBER 27: French President Nicolas Sarkozy holds a press conference on the first day of the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) at the Hyatt Hotel on November 27, 2009 in Port-of-Spain, Trinidad And Tobago.
  3. European Union Commissioner for Development and Humanitarian Aid Karel De Gucht, right, is seen along with Cuba's Foreign Affairs Minister Bruno Rodriguez, left,  prior to their meeting at the EU Commission headquarter in Brussels, Saturday Nov. 28, 2009.

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