France marks the start of its six-month presidency of the European Union by lighting up the Eiffel Tower in Paris June 30, 2008. (Xinhua/Reuters Photo) Photo Gallery>>>

Sarkozy sets out to "profoundly change" Europe

    PARIS, July 1 (Xinhua) -- "We must profoundly change the way we are going about reconstructing Europe," which is source of "great concern" for the citizens, President Nicolas Sarkozy has said, urging a shift in the way of tackling pertinent issues. Full story

Sarkozy vows to "protect" Europeans as France takes over EU presidency

    PARIS, June 30 (Xinhua) -- French President Nicolas Sarkozy has pledged to "protect" European Union (EU) citizens and address their day-to-day concerns as his country takes over the rotating EU presidency from Slovenia on July 1. Full story