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How should child murderers be punished? Many are soul searching in France following the brutal killing of a 13-year-old girl. We also look at whether Nicolas Sarkozy is making a comeback - the French president is gaining ground on his Socialist rival in the polls. Finally, we explore the extraordinary life of Danielle Mitterrand. The widow of France’s first Socialist president passed away on Tuesday at the age of 87.

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Hollande feels the pressure
14/11/2012 - THE WEEK IN FRANCE

Hollande feels the pressure

François Hollande fields questions from journalists in his first bi-annual press conference as French president. We take a look at how he did. Next, a non-profit organisation releases its annual report, revealing that an increasing number of single mothers are living below the poverty line in France. Finally, we bring you a special report on France's literary love affair.
French Catholic Church says 'Non!' to gay marriage
06/11/2012 - THE WEEK IN FRANCE

French Catholic Church says 'Non!' to gay marriage

French Catholics say "Non!" to legalising gay marriage and adoption. Next, a top businessman tells the French government to cut red tape, giving it advice on how to make the economy more competitive. Finally, a classic French film, "Les Enfants du Paradis", gets a digital makeover.
François Hollande's latest competitivity pact
30/10/2012 - THE WEEK IN FRANCE

François Hollande's latest competitivity pact

First, President François Hollande promises business leaders he will make the economy more competitive. Next, a French entrepreneur leads by example with his revolutionary robot that helps neurosurgeons across the world. Finally, an exhibition on the life and music of the Gypsy King, Django Reinhardt, opens in Paris.
A government crackdown on Corsica's crimewave
23/10/2012 - THE WEEK IN FRANCE

A government crackdown on Corsica's crimewave

First, France announces new crime fighting measures to crack down on the Corsican mafia and help lower the island's murder rate, which is the highest in Europe. Next, we bring you a profile of the first black man to lead a major political party in France. Finally, we have a look at what a trampoline bridge for bouncing across the river Seine might look like.
Police crack down on drug-money laundering
16/10/2012 - THE WEEK IN FRANCE

Police crack down on drug-money laundering

We look at why a deputy mayor of one of Paris’ districts is under investigation for alleged money laundering. Next, France's education minister sparks controversy after he calls for cannabis to be decriminalised. Finally, Parisians hit by the economic crisis head to the public baths for free showers.
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