VOICED: Take holidays at home, Sarkozy tells ministers

French President Nicolas Sarkozy has mandated that his ministers only take holidays in France following scandals involving foreign trips during political unrest. Prime Minister Francois Fione and Foreign Minister Michelle Yomari faced criticism for accepting hospitality from foreign leaders. Sarkozy's new rules require presidential approval for foreign trips, but critics argue the issue is not the location but the ethics of accepting such hospitality. Sarkozy's own past holiday practices have also been questioned.

What was President Sarkozy's directive to his ministers regarding holidays?

• To seek approval for holidays from the Prime Minister

• To take holidays in neighboring countries

• To avoid traveling to Egypt

• To holiday only in France

Why did Prime Minister Francois Fione face criticism for his holiday?

• He traveled without informing the President

• His holiday was funded by a foreign leader

• He used government funds for his trip

• He traveled during a national emergency

What was Foreign Minister Michelle Yomari criticized for?

• Using a private plane owned by a Tunisian businessman

• Traveling to Egypt during a revolution

• Spending government funds on a luxury holiday

• Refusing to apologize for her actions

What do political opponents believe is the real issue with the holiday controversies?

• The lack of solidarity with affected countries

• The use of private planes

• The timing of the holidays

• The location of the holidays

What is uncertain about the new holiday rules?

• Whether they require parliamentary approval

• If they include travel to neighboring countries

• Whether they apply to the President

• If they are temporary or permanent