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'Sarkozy: a candidate this week'

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FRENCH PAPERS, Mon. 13/02/12. According to Le Figaro, Nicolas Sarkozy will announce he’s running for a second term between now and the end of the week. The right-leaning paper says that although on paper everything is against him, he will still win the election. The Communist paper L’Humanité says Sarkozy is pandering to potential voters from the far-right.

IN THE PAPERS
By Florence VILLEMINOT

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Some articles from today’s French press review:
 
L’Humanité: “Extreme right” 
'How old is old?'
11/04/2013 - IN THE FRENCH PAPERS

'How old is old?'

Hollande's announcement he'll make life hell for tax havens is on most front pages, including Libération which has doubts about new measures. The Huffington Post says that while Hollande is portraying himself as a pioneer in 'moralising' French political life, not all of his initiatives are new. And there is a 'Salon for Seniors' - a trade fair for the elderly - which grabs Le Parisien's attention. Join us for this press review.
Margaret Thatcher: a nation disunited in mourning
10/04/2013 - IN THE WORLD PAPERS

Margaret Thatcher: a nation disunited in mourning

INTERNATIONAL PAPERS, Weds. 10/04/13: British papers focus on how divided the UK is over Margaret Thatcher’s death, with on the one hand people mourning and on the other people popping champagne and having street parties. Also, the Daily Nation says it will be keeping a close eye on newly inaugurated Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta to ensure he keeps his word on national unity. And Mother Jones has another damaging recording for Republicans.
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Morality and politics: politicians left and right drag their feet on transparency
10/04/2013 - IN THE FRENCH PAPERS

Morality and politics: politicians left and right drag their feet on transparency

FRENCH PAPERS, Weds. 10/04/13: French papers get excited about tonight’s football match between FC Barcelona and Paris Saint Germain. Also, papers react to measures François Hollande wants to impose to bring morality back to politics. The government is set to table a bill that would oblige politicians to come clean about their assets, drawing criticism from both left and right.
Margaret Thatcher continues to divide the British press
09/04/2013 - IN THE WORLD PAPERS

Margaret Thatcher continues to divide the British press

INTERNATIONAL PAPERS, Tues. 09 /04/13: Controversial in life, former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher continues to divide the British press in her death. Right-leaning papers like the Daily Mail and the Daily Telegraph pay tribute to her legacy, while left-leaning papers say her social legacy is a very dark one.
Margaret Thatcher: the great reaper vs. the woman who saved Great Britain
09/04/2013 - IN THE FRENCH PAPERS

Margaret Thatcher: the great reaper vs. the woman who saved Great Britain

FRENCH PAPERS, Tues. 09 /04/13: Controversial in life, former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher continues to provoke mixed reactions after her death. French papers are divided over her legacy. Left-leaning Libération says "Thatcherism" is responsible for today’s economic woes. Right-leaning Figaro says France needs a leader like Thatcher.

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