The base extension was cancelled by President François Mitterrand immediately after his election in 1981.

On the eve of the vote he opposed President François Mitterrand in a televised debate.

In the meantime, the son of President François Mitterrand got a bit of good news today.

President François Mitterrand will offer support in person during an eight-hour visit to Moscow today.

President François Mitterrand of France also opposed the gas pipeline.

President François Mitterrand of France had been on board the yacht two days previously during a private visit.

A decade of stubborn resistance ultimately led President François Mitterrand, after his 1981 election, to drop the plan.

In 1982, President François Mitterrand announced a plan to construct a new building.

In 1988, President François Mitterrand agreed to build a new modern library.

President François Mitterrand acted as host for invited world leaders.