“The Bettencourt sitcom is over”

In today’s French press review, we focus on the Bettencourt case. L’Oreal heiress Liliane Bettencourt and her daughter Françoise have finally made peace, after three years of tension. Although the family dispute seems to be over, the political scandal remains…

IN THE PAPERS

By Aurore Cloe DUPUIS

The right-wing newspaper Le Figaro reports about “The big reconciliation”.

Liliane Bettencourt and her daughter Françoise have finally decided to make peace. They reportedly signed a deal and dropped all lawsuits.

On the other hand, the left-wing daily Libération describes the case as a “Christmas bed time story”. According to the Christian newspaper La Croix, the reputation and the future of the cosmetics giant L’Oreal was at stake.

In other news, L’Humanité reports about a scandal at job centres.

And finally, Le Parisien compares Miss France to Miss Nationale. Which one do you think is more beautiful?

22/04/2013 - IN THE WORLD PAPERS

Earthquake in China: five years on, the lessons have been learned

INTERNATIONAL PAPERS, Mon. 22/04/13: International papers react to Saturday’s deadly earthquake in Sichuan Province. China Daily applauds the country’s swift response to the disaster. Also, Indian papers react to the horrific rape of a 5-year-old girl, while US papers are still reeling after the Boston Marathon bombings. And the Wall Street Journal looks at the marijuana business in the US states where it is legal.

22/04/2013 - IN THE FRENCH PAPERS

Ordinary homophobia vs. friendly atmosphere

FRENCH PAPERS, Mon. 22/04/13: French papers react to demonstrations yesterday for and against same-sex marriage. Left-leaning Libération says the anti-gay marriage camp is becoming more and more homophobic. Right-leaning Le Figaro says that although the movement is become more political, the atmosphere is friendly. Also in the papers: labour reform and Italian politics.

19/04/2013 - IN THE WORLD PAPERS

Most Senators who opposed Gun Control were 'Paid by Gun Lobby'

Our journalistic gaze remains fixed on the United States – and it is not a pretty picture. It’s easy, it seems, to make bombs but hard to draft legislation, particularly gun control laws.

19/04/2013 - IN THE FRENCH PAPERS

'Moralising' French Politics: Noble, or Nonsense?

Le Monde wonders why opponents of same-sex marriage are so few and yet manage to come out in such force. But they are just one item of many in President Hollande's rapidly expanding to-do list. Libération looks at his attempts at "moralising" French politics, not least, prohibiting ministers and MPs from accumulating non-governmental posts that could constitute conflicts of interest. He's been at this for a while, and many remain opposed.

17/04/2013 - IN THE WORLD PAPERS

'In grisly image, a father sees his son'

INTERNATIONAL PAPERS, Weds. 17/04/13: International papers continue to react to the deadly bombings at the Boston marathon, the first attack on US soil since 9/11. Papers explore the importance of social media and the men and women behind the iconic photos of the tragedy.