Jean Sarkozy Renounces Job After Nepotism Charges
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PARIS (AP) -- President Nicolas Sarkozy's son says he will not seek the leadership of the organization that runs France's most important business district.
Jean Sarkozy said he would run to join the council that oversees La Defense in a vote Friday, but that accusations of favoritism had led him to reconsider his decision ultimately to seek its presidency.
The younger Sarkozy's candidacy drew criticism from both the right and left on grounds the 23-year-old, who has not completed his law studies, was not qualified for the job.
EPAD, as the organization is known, is a quasi-governmental agency that oversees real estate and administration in the complex where 150,000 people work.
Sarkozy spoke on national television Thursday night.
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Posted: 10-22-09 02:51 PM