France’s new president called on his nation to be more open and tolerant. In his inauguration speech Wednesday, Nicolas Sarkozy stressed that more than ever the French people had to fight intolerance, sectarianism and anti-Semitism. Speaking at the Elysee Palace in Paris, he said “order and authority is needed” to deal with security challenges. On foreign policy, Sarkozy reiterated his proposal to create a “Mediterranean union.” Sarkozy was to take part later Wednesday at a ceremony commemorating members of the French underground killed during World War II. Sarkozy also will light the eternal flame at the anonymous soldier’s tomb at the Arc de Triomphe.
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