Zuckerberg friends Merkel, Sarkozy at G8
May 26th, 2011
12:27 PM ET

Zuckerberg friends Merkel, Sarkozy at G8

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Facebook head honcho Mark Zuckerberg popped up at the G8 Summit in Deauville, France Thursday, appearing on a panel with other Silicon Valley all-stars to discuss the Internet’s effect on the global economy.

But at least one world leader was also interested in his thoughts on ‘The Social Network,’ the Oscar-nominated movie about Facebook’s founding that did not portray Zuckerberg in the best of lights.

German Chancellor Angela Merkel appeared to be a big fan of the film, proclaiming to Zuckerberg and French President Nicolas Sarkozy, “I saw it and I liked it,” according to the pool report. Sarkozy indicated he is also a fan of the Aaron Sorkin-directed hit.

"And did you see it?" she asked Zuckerberg.

"I didn't like it," he replied, smiling. Merkel responded that “maybe you'll like the next one.”

Other business leaders taking part in the Internet panel include Eric Schmidt of Google, Yuri Milner of Digital Sky Technologies, Hiroshi Mikitani of Rakuten, Maurice Levy of Publicis and Stephane Richard of Orange.
Topics: G-8 • Mark Zuckerberg
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  1. Dr. Osbert Haro

    Mark, you look at the President of France like a weakling politician, maybe its because your intelectual genes act upon others as your money talks. Find me, I might or I do, have ideas and projects that can make your time worth while. -CEO Global Ventures.

    May 31, 2011 at 11:29 pm |
  2. Dr. Osbert Haro

    Mark, you look like at the President of France like a weakling politician, maybe its because your intelectual genes act upon others as your money talks. Find me, I might or I do, have ideas and projects that can make your time worth while. -CEO Global Ventures, Dr. Osbert Haro

    May 31, 2011 at 11:29 pm |