On Saturday, President Sarkozy's office said he had accepted the resignation of Prime Minister Francois Fillon and his other ministers. This move allows Sarkozy to appoint new ministers without first having to dismiss those still in office. The decision comes in the wake of recent political unrest in France and is aimed at increasing Sarkozy's popularity ahead of his bid for re-election in 2012 . Many of the removed ministers had close ties with the controversial reforms to the countries pension system which caused heavy protests throughout France. Protests that saw Sarkozy's popularity plummet. Even so, Government sources say that Fillon is likely to be reappointed Prime Minister.
Story at http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-11751493
By Szymon Kesek
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