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May 18, 2007

France Unveils Diverse Cabinet
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French secretary-general of the palace of Elysee, Claude Gueant
announces the new government of PM Francois Fillon, in the courtyard
of the Elysee, 18 May 2007France's new president Nicolas Sarkozy has
named a diverse 15-member Cabinet a day after appointing Francois
Fillon as prime minister.

The line-up, announced Friday, includes former French Prime Minister,
Alain Juppe, in the number two spot behind Mr. Fillon as head of a new
super-ministry for the environment, sustainable development, and
energy.

The Foreign Ministry goes to Socialist Bernard Kouchner, who has held
ministerial positions in previous Socialist administrations and was
the founder of the humanitarian group, Doctors Without Borders.

Seven women are among the Cabinet members, including France's
first-ever minister of North African origin, Justice Minister Rachida
Dati.

Mr. Sarkozy appointed a friend, Brice Hortefeux, to head a
controversial new ministry of immigration and national identity
devoted to controlling immigration and instilling new arrivals with
French values.

Some information for this report was provided by AFP and AP.


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