Regional elections: the Socialist party in the lead

In this edition: the ruling UMP party is reeling after a chastening first round of regional elections puts the Socialists in the lead; French icon Simone Veil enters the Académie Française, thus becoming "immortal"; and an American journalist sheds new light on a 60-year-old mystery or when French bread is wrongfully accused of driving a village mad.

THE WEEK IN FRANCE

Programme prepared by Mathieu Sarfati and Gregory White

Jessica Le Masurier

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31/01/2012 - THE WEEK IN FRANCE

Sarkozy goes German

During a TV appearance on Sunday night, President Sarkozy showed off a perhaps new-found love - for France's economically stronger neighbour Germany. Next, we meet the lingerie factory workers fighting to keep their jobs. Their plight is becoming a rallying point against industrial decline for politicians on both left and right. Finally, we take a look at the bitingly satirical comic books that are proving hugely popular in France.

24/01/2012 - THE WEEK IN FRANCE

Hollande outlines his vision for France

Socialist presidential hopeful Francois Hollande outlines his vision for the country in his first major speech. Meanwhile, France gives New Zealand back 20 Maori heads. They were brought to France by colonialists almost two centuries ago and kept in a museum as a cultural curiosity. Finally, bartering is back in Paris. If the crisis has left you short of cash, why not just start swapping instead of buying?

17/01/2012 - THE WEEK IN FRANCE

French credit rating: opposition blames Sarkozy for downgrade

Nicolas Sarkozy shrugs off the loss of France’s triple-A credit rating, but the opposition blames the president for it. Meanwhile, with less than 100 days to go before the presidential elections, we take a look at which way the vote could swing. Finally, French film "The Artist" scoops three prizes at the Golden Globes in the US. We take a closer look at the film's star, Jean Dujardin.

10/01/2012 - THE WEEK IN FRANCE

Sarkozy speeds up reforms before presidential election

Nicolas Sarkozy passes economic reforms in an attempt to boost his ratings before the April elections. Former footballer Eric Cantona moves from the pitch to politics, rallying support for a presidential bid. But he doesn’t actually want to run the country. Finally, the man at the heart of the breast implant scandal admits using industrial silicon, putting women’s health at risk.

03/01/2012 - THE WEEK IN FRANCE

Can SeaFrance be saved?

In France, the "Karachigate" plot thickens as some continue to believe French President Nicolas Sarkozy could potentially be implicated in a scandal over illegal arms deal kickbacks. Next, SeaFrance employees are in a last-ditch bid to save their ferry company from collapse. Finally, a mini legal revolution is underway in the courts with the introduction of more citizen juries.

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Regional elections: the Socialist party in the lead

Sarkozy goes German

Hollande outlines his vision for France

French credit rating: opposition blames Sarkozy for downgrade

Sarkozy speeds up reforms before presidential election

Can SeaFrance be saved?

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