Latest update: 16/05/2012 

- Angela Merkel - François Hollande - French presidential election 2012 - Phone-hacking scandal


Hello Hollande, goodbye Sarkozy

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We take a look at a rather damp inauguration ceremony for new French president François Hollande, as the world's media watch speculate on what "Mr Normal" might have up his sleeve in Berlin. Meanwhile, the Leveson inquiry on press ethics steps up a gear in the UK, as former News of The World editor Rebekah Brooks is charged with conspiring to pervert the course of justice.

MEDIAWATCH
By Olivia Salazar-Winspear
The day that Thatcher dies
08/04/2013 - MEDIAWATCH FRANCE

The day that Thatcher dies

Margaret Thatcher is dead and while some pay tribute to her economic legacy online, there is much celebration on the passing of the Iron Lady. We take a look at some tweets, songs and blogs that suggest many don't miss Maggie that much!
Camel stew
05/04/2013 - MEDIA WATCH FRANCE

Camel stew

We take a look at the tragic story of what happened to François Hollande's camel (title may give the ending away....) The French President was offered a camel by Mali's Interim President during a visit there in February. First though, more crooked details from the career of disgraced former Budget Minister Jérôme Cahuzac. We finish with a diplomatic spat between Argentina and Uruguay.
Might Cahuzac be the first domino?
03/04/2013 - MEDIAWATCH FRANCE

Might Cahuzac be the first domino?

The Jérôme Cahuzac scandal could be just the beginning - so say journalists working for Mediapart, the website that broke the story on the tax-dodging former budget minister. The opposition UMP party has already called for Finance Minister Pierre Moscovici to stand down amid claims he tried to cover up the scandal. Moscovici denies the claims. Also, who could benefit from the crisis? Finally, one politician's passionate lambasting of Cahuzac wins plaudits.
Cahuzac's day of reckoning
02/04/2013 - MEDIAWATCH FRANCE

Cahuzac's day of reckoning

François Hollande's former Budget Minister is disgraced. After months of vociferous denials and outright lies, Jérôme Cahuzac has admitted he does indeed possess a Swiss bank account. The man in charge of limiting tax evasion turns out to have been guilty of it himself. Also, Interior Minister Manuel Valls is slammed for supporting Barcelona in tonight's big game between Paris Saint-Germain and the Spanish side. Valls originates from Catalonia.
Nude Angela Merkel: April Fools' or the real deal?
01/04/2013 - MEDIAWATCH

Nude Angela Merkel: April Fools' or the real deal?

It's April Fool's Day so we take a look at some of the best and worst jokes in the media. Also, Angela Merkel in the nip, circa 1970 - a joke or the real deal?!

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