'The Week in France' is an in-depth look at the political and social events shaping France, hosted by Jessica Le Masurier. Watch the show on FRANCE 24 Tuesdays at 6.40 pm Paris time.
German weekly Der Spiegel is reporting that some conservative European leaders have made a pact not to meet up with François Hollande before the elections. Meanwhile, Ikea France has been accused of spying on its staff and on disgruntled customers. Finally, girls in France are being damaged by the over-sexualisation of society. This is according to a report by a French senator from the ruling conservative party.
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