Sarkozy admits 'mistakes' during first year in power
French President Nicolas Sarkozy admitted Thursday he had made ``mistakes'' during his tumultuous first year in power but insisted he would press on with reforms despite his collapse in popularity.
In comments published three days before municipal elections that could punish his party, French President Nicolas Sarkozy admitted that he had made mistakes, but declared that he would stick to his reform policies regardless of the outcome of the vote.