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Amflora: a political hot potato

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In this edition: a final goodbye to victims of Xynthia, the storm that battered France's west coast, as survivors take stock of what's left; we discover French reactions to Amflora, the genetically modified potato that's become an election campaign issue; and the best of Gallic pop - the artists who triumphed at this year's 'Victoire de la Musique' awards in Paris.

THE WEEK IN FRANCE

Programme prepared by Laure Manent and Gregory White

UMP party: a chaotic leadership contest
20/11/2012 - THE WEEK IN FRANCE

UMP party: a chaotic leadership contest

Jean-François Copé wins the bitter battle to take over from Nicolas Sarkozy as head of the France's conservative UMP party, but only by a whisker. Next, we go to Corsica where 18 people have been killed so far this year, giving the island the highest murder rate in Europe. Finally, Paris' Pompidou Centre opens its biggest Salvador Dalí retrospective in more than 30 years.
Hollande feels the pressure
14/11/2012 - THE WEEK IN FRANCE

Hollande feels the pressure

François Hollande fields questions from journalists in his first bi-annual press conference as French president. We take a look at how he did. Next, a non-profit organisation releases its annual report, revealing that an increasing number of single mothers are living below the poverty line in France. Finally, we bring you a special report on France's literary love affair.
French Catholic Church says 'Non!' to gay marriage
06/11/2012 - THE WEEK IN FRANCE

French Catholic Church says 'Non!' to gay marriage

French Catholics say "Non!" to legalising gay marriage and adoption. Next, a top businessman tells the French government to cut red tape, giving it advice on how to make the economy more competitive. Finally, a classic French film, "Les Enfants du Paradis", gets a digital makeover.
François Hollande's latest competitivity pact
30/10/2012 - THE WEEK IN FRANCE

François Hollande's latest competitivity pact

First, President François Hollande promises business leaders he will make the economy more competitive. Next, a French entrepreneur leads by example with his revolutionary robot that helps neurosurgeons across the world. Finally, an exhibition on the life and music of the Gypsy King, Django Reinhardt, opens in Paris.
A government crackdown on Corsica's crimewave
23/10/2012 - THE WEEK IN FRANCE

A government crackdown on Corsica's crimewave

First, France announces new crime fighting measures to crack down on the Corsican mafia and help lower the island's murder rate, which is the highest in Europe. Next, we bring you a profile of the first black man to lead a major political party in France. Finally, we have a look at what a trampoline bridge for bouncing across the river Seine might look like.

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