05 October 2009 - 06H30
French Press Review
In today's French papers, we look at the ongoing Clearstream trial, oil giant Total's attempts to restore its image in the eyes of the French public, the dispute of privatising La Poste and finally Montblanc's special edition "Gandhi" pen!
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It’s closer to a gripping piece of theatre than a court case, says the editorial of Le Figaro. It’s front page is covering the ongoing Clearstream trial and today’s appearance of former senior spy, General Philippe Rondot. He kept note of the entire Clearstream affair as it unfolded in his diary and his testimony today could upset the defense of Dominique de Villepin.
Other stories we looked at:
Another court case – this time investigating the responsibility of oil giant Total for the 1999 sinking of the tanker Erika. The subsequent widespread pollution still affects the image of Total.
Les Echos
Vote taken by left-leaning parties and trade unions over the ‘privatisaion’ of the French postal service. Should a referendum be called in order to decide La Poste’s future?
Libération
L’Humanité
Luxury pen brand Mont Blanc launches a special edition pen to commemorate the 140th anniversary of Gandhi’s birth. The pen cost £25,000 – yet Gandhi always rejected materialism. It’s still a strategy that makes sense for the company.
Le Figaro
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