Latest update: 07/11/2011 

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The word of the day: austerity

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FRENCH PAPERS, Mon. 07/11/11, Austerity is the word of the day in the French press. Prime Minister François Fillon is set to unveil a series of austerity measures to tighten France’s belt. Le Figaro hails Fillon and President Sarkozy, saying that the times are tough and austerity measures are what is needed. Meanwhile, Socialist Presidential candidate François Hollande gives an interview to left-leaning Libération, saying he too agrees that austerity measures are needed to save the economy.

IN THE PAPERS
By Florence VILLEMINOT

 

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Some articles from today’s French press review:
 
 
 
 
 
 
Racism in Israel: 'the price of incitement'
25/05/2012 - IN THE WORLD PAPERS

Racism in Israel: 'the price of incitement'

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Air France: over-staffing and a jackpot bonus
25/05/2012 - IN THE FRENCH PAPERS

Air France: over-staffing and a jackpot bonus

The French press looks at the latest bad news for the economy. Air France is restructuring and layoffs are certain. Libération asks: what can the new left-wing government do? This as Le Parisien-Aujourd'hui-en-France reports on union anger that a former Air France CEO could, despite the economic crisis, get a "jackpot" bonus. That's the focus for this Friday, 25th May 2012.
'Egypt's revolution now seems light years away'
23/05/2012 - IN THE WORLD PAPERS

'Egypt's revolution now seems light years away'

Today we focus on the Egyptian elections - will the military be the real winners? We're also looking at Quebec's student protests, and the race to save this year's Parmesan.
What does the new French government do, exactly?
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The French press looks at the Egyptian elections, today's EU summit, and some of the rather poorly defined roles of the new French government.
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'Obama's Afghanistan debacle'
22/05/2012 - IN THE WORLD PAPERS

'Obama's Afghanistan debacle'

Has Obama's policy in Afghanistan been a disaster, why is Syria's conflict tipping over into Lebanon, and who's going to win the Egyptian election? It's all in the international press review.
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At last an excellent and entertaining press overview!

by Anonyme - 17/11/2011 - 05:22

This is such an excellent review. It's nice to get a sense of what french society from both sides of the political spectrum is thinking about the ongoing fiscal crisis. The young woman doing the presentation does a fine job of making the positions clear, without making the politics boring.
Bravo France 24!
Let's have more of this.

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