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What have you given up for Lent?

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First "Mardi Gras" then Lent. National papers focus on a tradition that seems to be on the rise in France. Also in the press review: Jacques Chirac’s corruption trial and the impact of the far-right on the French political scene.

IN THE PAPERS
By Aurore Cloe DUPUIS

 

Jacques Chirac is on the front page of France Soir, Le Figaro and Le Canard Enchaîné. The former French president was meant to appear in court for a corruption trial but the case has been put on hold until June.
 
In other news, Le Parisien gives you tips on how to save money and petrol in times of inflation.
 
Meanwhile, the far-right party continues to attract attention. Le Figaro reacts to the controversial surveys published this week about Marine Le Pen’s potential victory in the first round of the 2012 Presidential election.
 
Libération focuses on the French leader Nicolas Sarkozy and his decision to give up a security measure announced over the summer in Grenoble.
 
And finally, La Croix and Le Parisien report about the start of Lent. 
43% of Norwegians view Obama’s snub of King as ‘rude’
10/12/2009 - IN THE PAPERS

43% of Norwegians view Obama’s snub of King as ‘rude’

INTERNATIONAL PRESS REVIEW: Barack Obama travels to Oslo today to accept the Nobel Peace Prize. According to the Guardian, a poll conducted in Norway shows 44% of citizens take a dim view of the US President’s decision to skip lunch with King Harold.
EU introduces strict code on…how to make Napoletana pizza
10/12/2009 - IN THE PAPERS

EU introduces strict code on…how to make Napoletana pizza

FRENCH PRESS REVIEW: In a bid to protect Europe’s culinary delights, the European Commission is ‘codifying’ certain dishes. Unless they are prepared ‘just so’, they won’t be given the coveted ‘Traditional Specialty Guaranteed’ label (TSG).
Could developing countries walk out of climate talks?
09/12/2009 - IN THE PAPERS

Could developing countries walk out of climate talks?

INTERNATIONAL PRESS REVIEW: “It is one of the grim paradoxes of climate change that the nations most affected by it are those with the least political clout.” Could the solution be a walkout, asks the International Herald Tribune.
Controversy over Sarkozy’s stand on national identity
09/12/2009 - IN THE PAPERS

Controversy over Sarkozy’s stand on national identity

FRENCH PRESS REVIEW: France’s Immigration Minister recently called for a debate on French national identity. Yesterday, Nicolas Sarkozy made his views on the matter known in Le Monde. His article has divided France’s newspapers along predictable lines.
China recalls past glory during warm periods of history
08/12/2009 - IN THE PAPERS

China recalls past glory during warm periods of history

INTERNATIONAL PRESS REVIEW: Some climate experts in Beijing claim Chinese civilization has flourished throughout history when temperatures have been at their warmest.

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