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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.

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16/03/2010 - FRENCH PRESS REVIEW

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12/03/2010 - INTERNATIONAL PRESS REVIEW

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