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Article: After treaty's defeat, Chirac turns to Villepin Protege becomes prime minister; Sarkozy to rejoin the government
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- International Herald Tribune
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- June 1, 2005
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Elaine Sciolino
International Herald Tribune
06-01-2005
President Jacques Chirac named his interior minister and protege, Dominique de Villepin, as prime minister on Tuesday, a direct response to France's rejection of the referendum on the European Union constitution that was as much a rejection of Chirac's 10-year presidency.Chirac also named Nicolas Sarkozy, one his most bitter political enemies, to the post of minister of state.In a brief broadcast address Tuesday evening, Chirac said he appointed Villepin because he has ''the necessary authority, competence and experience.''Calling for national unity to confront the uncertainty sparked by France's rejection of the EU constitution on ...