The French president, Nicholas Sarkozy, is trying to end the "political furor" over ministers taking free trips to other countries. For example: Prime Minister, François Fillon, vacationed with his family last year at the invitation and expense of the Egyptian government. The president has tried to end it by telling his cabinet to vacation in France. It has now become required that government officials get permission before accepting invitations to go to other countries. It is hoped that the anger will subside soon.
http://www.nytimes.com/2011/02/10/world/europe/10briefs-sarkozy.html?_r=1&ref=europe
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