Mogherini's nomination in French media

(ANSA) - Paris, September 1 - The nomination of Federica Mogherini to replace Catherine Ashton as EU foreign affairs chief is Premier Matteo Renzi's victory, French newspaper Le Monde said Monday. "Renzi's tenacity has paid off," wrote Le Monde, which last month editorialized against the candidacy of Mogherini. The Italian foreign minister was perceived by some as lacking in experience, and as being soft on Russia. Also on Monday, Le Figaro newspaper opined that Mogherini "appears to be on the right path...to proving her mettle on the international scene".