French President Nicolas Sarkozy reappointed Francois Fillon as Prime Minister on Sunday, after accepting the resignation of the government the previous day ahead of a cabinet reshuffle. Sarkozy's office issued a statement Sunday morning announcing the reappointment. Fillon resigned Saturday night, a required step before any new government can be put in place.

Sarkozy has asked Fillon to create a new government. According to the French constitution, it is the Prime Minister who proposes choices for government positions to the president, but the President has the power of veto. However, media observers in France put forth that Sarkozy has already made his selection and Fillon will simply rubber stamp his choices.