The debate on Paris ' role within NATO comes ahead of a summit in April in Strasbourg, in eastern France, and Kehl in nearby Germany, that could confirm the new command structure encompassing France.

France says auto bail-out not protectionist One million cars were built elsewhere than in France in three years, Sarkozy told a news conference.

Madagascar's political rivals start talks: French envoy The negotiations are being conducted by church leaders who are very importanthere, said Alain Joyandet, French state secretary for cooperation.