Pension reform: 60% of French nationals back further strikes

Stepping up the pressure on president Sarkozy, a recent poll indicates 60% of the population supports the union's plans to continue protesting against pension reform. With a cabinet reshuffle coming up, we take a look at what Jean-Louis Borloo has going for him, since many people are predicting he'll replace François Fillon as Prime Minister. And the work of American photographer Larry Clark continues to spark controversy, this time in Paris. Stay tuned to find out why.

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22/05/2013 - THE WEEK IN FRANCE

Defence: France plays catch-up in the drones race

France has reportedly received approval from the Pentagon to buy two unarmed Reaper drones, this as Paris says the war in Mali this year exposed France's shortage of up-to-date surveillance aircraft. We also find out more about the war of words over plans to teach classes in English in France's universities. And the French electronic duo is back with a new album: Daft Punk’s "Random Access Memories" is set to fly off the record shelves.

14/05/2013 - THE WEEK IN FRANCE

Paris Saint-Germain: the not so beautiful game

Paris Saint Germain's victory celebrations turn sour as a riot kicks off on the streets of the capital. Next, France's unpopular president, François Hollande, puts pressure on his ministers by threatening a cabinet reshuffle. Finally, we discover slapstick comedy for kids: French TV film "The Jungle Bunch" is a hit in the United States.

07/05/2013 - THE WEEK IN FRANCE

A bitter anniversary for Hollande

One year after making his victory lap up the Champs-Élysées, we look at why François Hollande has become France's most unpopular president in five decades. Next, Arnaud Lagardère is on the defensive after his media conglomerate cuts its last ties with aerospace manufacturer EADS - questions remain over the potential of its remaining assets. Finally, we look at the controversy caused by French pop band Indochine's latest video clip.

30/04/2013 - SPECIAL PROGRAMME

Marseille's Makeover

This week we’re in Marseille, France’s second-largest city. To some, Marseille means dirty politics and gangland killings. To others, it represents seafood and football mania. This year, Marseille is proving it has got more tricks up its sleeve as it has been crowned European Capital of Culture.

24/04/2013 - THE WEEK IN FRANCE

Gay marriage in France: National Assembly says 'I do'

The bill to allow same-sex marriage is passed by the French parliament, although the real debate seems far from over. Next, the French family held hostage in Cameroon returns to France and to a something of a normal life. Finally, we head to Marseille, where the trial of the men accused of selling faulty breast implants to hundreds of thousands of women has begun.

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Retirement Age in France

by Anonyme - 19/10/2010 - 21:35

As an outside observer in the US it is hard to sympathize with the strikers. Here we have no guarantees. Social Security was never meant to replace a retirement account and today market upheavals and uncertainty makes retirement a tough target to hit. Many have had to alter and change plans with erosion of their investments. Big government debt serves no one well. It would seem that extending retirement in France by two years considering the state of financial affairs is a small consideration.