Critics Say France's Sarkozy Not Helping Gaza

by Eleanor Beardsley, NPR

French President Nicolas Sarkozy is on a cease-fire mission to the Middle East. While his country no longer holds the European Union presidency, Sarkozy says it is France's duty to look for all paths to peace. Critics say Sarkozy is on a power trip after his six-month stint as diplomatic head of Europe. They accuse him of muddying EU efforts to broker a cease-fire.

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• Morning Edition, January 6, 2009