Sarkozy sacrifices ministers to save key ally

2010-07-05 11

Two French ministers resigned on Sunday after rows over the spending of thousands of euros of taxpayers' money when budget cuts are hitting the public. These resignations, called for by a Nicolas Sarkozy at an all-time low in the popularity polls, are seen by many as an attempt to weather another crisis, this time over Labour Minister Eric Woerth's ties to France's richest woman, L'Oreal heiress Liliane Bettencourt. Duration: 02:01.

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