L'Oréal scandal: spying on journalists?

One of France's top public prosecutors is facing possible indictment for illegal spying on journalists. Meanwhile, the never-ending European drama keeps going with yet another crucial EU meeting in Brussels, and tensions emerge in France over the ties that bind with Germany.

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Jean-Marc GONIN, Senior Writer, Le Figaro Magazine;
Philip TURLE, Journalist, RFI.

14/03/2012 - FRANCE 2012

Sarkozy vs Hollande: the poll war

The final slate of candidates for the French presidential election will soon be known. The Constitutional Council has until Friday to receive the 500 signatures from local officials, and until Monday to certify them. But for François Hollande and Nicolas Sarkozy, the war is on, and the tactics seem clear: carpet bombing for Sarkozy who is pulling out new ideas almost everyday, and staying out of trouble for Hollande.

08/03/2012 - FRANCE 2012

Nicolas Sarkozy: the far-right strategy

Halal meat, immigration, crime... If there was ever any doubt over Nicolas Sarkozy's election strategy, there remains little now. Centrist voters will have to wait, since for now, Sarkozy's eyes are on the far-right.

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29/02/2012 - FRANCE 2012

Taxes, Education: Left-right divide makes a comeback

Who said the old right/left divide had vanished? This week, it was on full display as the two main rivals for the French presidential election, Nicolas Sarkozy and François Hollande, squared off over education and taxing the rich.

22/02/2012 - FRANCE 2012

French Election: Sarkozy in attack mode

Will Nicolas Sarkozy accomplish what many believe is now "mission impossible", as he lags behind his Socialist rival François Hollande in the polls? Meanwhile, this week, France's constitutional court issued a highly awaited ruling on the rules whereby one can be a presidential candidate - much to the dismay of the far-right National Front.

16/02/2012 - FRANCE 2012

French Presidential Election: Sarkozy enters the ring

It's game on - on Wednesday night, Nicolas Sarkozy finally announced he would indeed run for re-election. He now has only 66 days to regain a lot of ground in the polls on his Socialist rival François Hollande. So will Sarkozy's official announcement provide the much-needed boost? And how will the opposition respond?

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