Two of France's biggest-selling newspapers seem to think the economic crisis might be coming to an end. Left-leaning daily Libération goes with the title "Crise ou reprise?" on its front page. Could the crisis already be coming to an end, and thereby making way for a revival? Libération bases itself on American data, which indicates the world economy could be on its way back from the brink. In its editorial, Libération tries to be cautious, though. Good numbers, it says do not make for a full recovery.

Libération's main competitor, the conservative daily Le Figaro sees ten positive signs for France and for an economic recovery. Production of steel is on the up. Company results are better than expected. International data also makes Le Figaro believe the future looks less gloomy than it did only a few weeks ago.

Aujourd’hui en France,along with many regional French dailies, covers the death of a 37-year-old mother, and the future that awaits her four children. Marie-Laure Picat died of cancer on Sunday, after having refused to hand her children over for the State to decide who would look after them. She herself chose the family that would take care of all four children.
Her story can be found in France-Soir and the regional La République du Centre, from the Loiret area.

A worrying story comes from the Parisian suburb of Bagnolet. The death of a young man being pursued by police has led to tension and unrest. Aujourd’hui en France covers the story of an 18-year-old who crashed his motorbike while trying to escape a police control. The paper carries an interview with Interior Minister Brice Hortefeux who calls for “an honest investigation.”