France's President Nicolas Sarkozy (2ndR) greets the family of Former European Parliament president Hans-Gert Poettering (R) after he received the Commander of the Legion of Honour during a ceremony at the Elysee Palace in Paris January 31, 2011. From L-C, Hermine Poettering, wife of Johannes Poettering, with their son Jakob Poettering, and his brother Benedict Poettering. REUTERS/Francois Mori/Pool (FRANCE - Tags: POLITICS)