Haiti : a controversial adoption

A Christmas tale - with a bitter sweet after-taste - the hasty arrival of almost 200 Haitian children in France whips up a media storm and a controversy. As 2010 draws to a close, we reflect on the moments that best capture this past year. And the festive season in France would be nothing without a slice of foie gras... The ultimate goose liver delicacy is the one you make yourself!

THE WEEK IN FRANCE

Jessica Le Masurier

Presenter

09/06/2009 - THE WEEK IN FRANCE

From 'Home' to D-Day by way of the Greens

In The Week in France: The French photographer Yann Arthus-Bertrand has released his film "Home", a cry for help to save the planet. Also, ecology parties' results in the European elections and the D-Day commemorations.

03/06/2009 - THE WEEK IN FRANCE

Sarkozy vows to tackle violence in French schools

In this edition: French President Nicolas Sarkozy has made security a key issue ahead of Sunday's European elections; the man suspected of derailing French trains is released on bail; and Bordeaux celebrates victory in the French football league.

26/05/2009 - THE WEEK IN FRANCE

Palmes d'Or for Haneke brings down curtain

The Cannes film festival came to an end with the spotlight on Austrian director Michael Haneke, whose film "The White Ribbon" was awarded the coveted Palme d'Or . Also, France gripped by the arrest of two boys, aged 6 and 10.

THE WEEK IN FRANCE

Spotlight on ministerial expenses

In this edition: the UK expenses row spreads to France where government ministries are under scrutiny; new shake-ups in universities and hospitals in the latest series of institutional reforms and a focus on French films at Cannes.

05/05/2009 - THE WEEK IN FRANCE

May the 1st was historic for France's trade unions

In this edition: influenza H1N1 hits France and the country takes precautionary measures; the country's unions unite to take on the government; and the battle of the beauties, between Spain's Princess Letizia and France's first lady.

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