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Sarko Hints at Marriage to Bruni

'It is serious,' says president at New Year's press conference

By Jason Farago,  Newser Staff

Posted Jan 8, 2008 8:04 AM CST

(Newser) – Nicolas Sarkozy alluded to possible wedding bells with supermodel Carla Bruni today, telling a packed press conference that "There is a strong chance that you will learn about it once it's already been done." Calling the relationship "serious," he lashed out at critics who accused him of using his romance to distract from political troubles.

"Carla and I have decided not to lie," said the president, who wants to "break with a hateful tradition of hypocrisy"—a clear swipe at predecessor François Mitterand, who had an illegitimate daughter that the press kept secret for years. Sarkozy's high-flying style seems to be hurting his approval ratings, however—since New Year's they have dropped to the lowest point since his May election.

French President Nicolas Sarkozy delivers his speech during a press conference replacing the traditional New Year address to the press, at the Elysee Palace in Paris, Tuesday Jan. 8, 2008. (AP Photo/Michel Euler)
French President Nicolas Sarkozy delivers his speech during a press conference replacing the traditional New Year address to the press, at the Elysee Palace in Paris, Tuesday Jan. 8, 2008. (AP Photo/Michel...   (Associated Press)
French President Nicolas Sarkozy delivers his speech during a press conference replacing the traditional New Year address to the press, at the Elysee Palace in Paris, Tuesday Jan .8, 2008. (AP Photo/Michel Euler)
French President Nicolas Sarkozy delivers his speech during a press conference replacing the traditional New Year address to the press, at the Elysee Palace in Paris, Tuesday Jan .8, 2008. (AP Photo/Michel...   (Associated Press)
French President Nicolas Sarkozy, center left, carries an unidentified child on his shoulders, as he walks with his new girlfriend, supermodel-turned-singer Carla Bruni, center right, during a tour of the ancient Jordanian ruins of Petra, Jordan, Saturday, Jan. 5, 2008. Sarkozy is on a private visit to Jordan but did...
French President Nicolas Sarkozy, center left, carries an unidentified child on his shoulders, as he walks with his new girlfriend, supermodel-turned-singer Carla Bruni, center right, during a tour of...   (Associated Press)
French President Nicolas Sarkozy gestures as walks with  his new companion former top model and singer Italian Carla Bruni after visiting the Pyramids site,  in Cairo, Sunday Dec. 30, 2007. Nicolas Sarkozy is on a two-day official visit in Egypt.(AP Photo/Remy de la Mauviniere)
French President Nicolas Sarkozy gestures as walks with his new companion former top model and singer Italian Carla Bruni after visiting the Pyramids site, in Cairo, Sunday Dec. 30, 2007. Nicolas Sarkozy...   (Associated Press)
French President Nicolas Sarkozy delivers his speech during a press conference replacing the traditional New Year address to the press, at the Elysee Palace in Paris, Tuesday Jan.8; 2008. (AP Photo/Michel Euler)
French President Nicolas Sarkozy delivers his speech during a press conference replacing the traditional New Year address to the press, at the Elysee Palace in Paris, Tuesday Jan.8; 2008. (AP Photo/Michel...   (Associated Press)
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