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2011: a highly political year

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It may be 16 months away but the build up is already beginning. The French presidential elections happen in 2012, but the political movers and shakers are putting on their boxing gloves. And with President Nicolas Sarkozy's opinion poll ratings at a low point, they're preparing for what is bound to be a brutal and bitter fight.

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French jobless rate breaks 3 million barrier
04/09/2012 - THE WEEK IN FRANCE

French jobless rate breaks 3 million barrier

The French government is scrambling to save a generation as record unemployment hits young people the hardest. Also, gang warfare appears to worsen in Marseille as a Socialist senator calls for the army to be sent in. Finally, France's annual American film festival kicks off in Deauville on the Normandy coast.
Roma expulsions: Kicked out of camps...but what next?
28/08/2012 - THE WEEK IN FRANCE

Roma expulsions: Kicked out of camps...but what next?

France’s new Socialist leaders have ordered the police to dismantle more Roma camps, sparking outrage in France. Next, we head to a "Friends of Nicolas Sarkozy" gathering to check out how "Sarkonostaglia" is clouding the leadership race for France's centre-right UMP party. Finally, we find out what Maurice Ravel, Marcel Proust and Coco Chanel all have in common.
Back to business for President Hollande
21/08/2012 - THE WEEK IN FRANCE

Back to business for President Hollande

The holidays are over, and President Hollande has returned to the Elysée Palace where a long to-do list awaits him. Next, rioting youths in the northern city of Amiens cause a headache for the government and police. Finally, French ferry workers clubbed together to form a new company after SeaFrance went bankrupt - we witness the first ‘My Ferry Link’ crossing between Calais and Dover.
French team returns home triumphant
14/08/2012 - THE WEEK IN FRANCE

French team returns home triumphant

This week, the French Olympic team was met by proud fans as it returned home to Paris. Also, Socialists continue Nicolas Sarkozy's controversial policy of deporting Roma immigrants. Finally, French hospitals are attracting foreign patients with good service and cheaper prices.
'Staycation': President Hollande tries to lead by example
07/08/2012 - THE WEEK IN FRANCE

'Staycation': President Hollande tries to lead by example

President François Hollande will be spending his summer vacation on the French Mediterranean coast. It’s a bid to keep up the "Mr Normal" image which helped him win the presidential election in May. Next, France’s Interior Ministry is taking steps to boost security and law enforcement in the country’s crime hot spots. Fifteen of the worst-affected areas will benefit from police reinforcement and extra resources.

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