'Chaos'

Greece dominates today's front pages in France - is Papandreou's decision to call a referendum intelligent, or suicidal?

IN THE PAPERS

By Elena CASAS

Liberation says the consequences may be serious - but Papandreou is asking his voters the only question that needs asking, do the people consent to austerity?

La Tribune says it's only natural the people should be consulted, while Le Figaro is furious - accusing the Greek PM of putting his own interests ahead of Greece's.

12/05/2010 - French Press Review

Patrick Vieira “humiliated” by Domenech

Several French papers lead with the selection of France’s football squad for the World Cup. Raymond Domenech has been criticised for choosing a larger squad than promised and thus hedging his bets. The other big story is the opening of the Cannes Film Festival tonight with bad weather and a certain volcanic cloud threatening proceedings. WEDNESDAY, 12th MAY 2010

11/05/2010 - International Press Review

Right-leaning British papers condemn a Labour “coup”

The British papers are all carrying political obituaries of Gordon Brown today after his announcement that he would step down this autumn. While some, like The Independent, are positive about the move, others see it as a cynical attempt to keep the Tories out of government. This and other stories in today’s international papers: TUESDAY, 11th MAY 2010

11/05/2010 - French Press Review

“Historic aid package, euphoric markets”

The European aid package is on the front page of most French papers with Le Figaro and Libération being largely positive while business paper La Tribune wonders if this amounts to “digging one hole to fill another”. This and other stories in today’s French press review: TUESDAY, 11th MAY, 2010