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A political class ‘decimated’

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The French papers almost all lead with Poland’s grief. Several ask what the next step is and who the best placed candidates are to replace Lech Kaczynski. Also in today’s French papers: coverage of the first day of negotiations with trade unions on reforming retirement in France. MONDAY, 12th APRIL, 2010

IN THE PAPERS
By James CREEDON

Articles in today’s French press review:
 
Coverage of the Polish air crash:
 
Le Figaro: The political class and army chief decimated
 
Le Figaro: Inquiry focuses on pilot error
 
Le Parisien / Aujourd’hui en France: Mother of Lech Kaczynski not told of tragedy
 
Libération: The end of a state’s twin team
 
Retirement reform in France
 
The following papers had extensive coverage this morning: Le Parisien, La Croix, Libération

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