President Nicolas Sarkozy scored one for French austerity by finally signing a pension bill into law this month. But in view of the countrywide protests against the measure, the victory isn't likely to help his cratering polls. Ahead of a 2012 reelection bid, he's seeking his second wind, in two ways. He reshuffled his cabinet and began a yearlong term as G20 president, hoping high-profile success abroad would provide a bounce at home.
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