MediaWatch is our take on the stories big and bizarre in newspapers, on news websites, blogs and on social media. We also look at stories about how the media functions and how it’s evolving in today’s society. Presented by James Creedon, tune in at 9.15 pm and 10.22 pm Paris time.
Le Parisien and Le Huff Post lead with "Ministers on a diet". While the new French government is preaching growth to other EU countries, it is practicing austerity at home by reining in the ministerial gravy train. That's the focus for Media Watch, Tuesday 3rd July 2012.
MEDIAWATCH FRANCE, 04/01/12: An alleged insult by François Hollande is getting a lot of attention in the French media. The Socialist presidential candidate reportedly called Nicolas Sarkozy a "nasty piece of work" in off-the-record remarks. Sarkozy supporters have called on Hollande to apologise, while Hollande says his words were taken out of context and has spoken out against a useless controversy.
MEDIAWATCH FRANCE, Thurs. 22/12/2011: The National Assembly votes in favour of a law to criminalise denial of the Armenian genocide. Turkey is livid. Also, is Sarkozy on campaign of not? And Kim Jong "2" - how many people have messed up the deceased North Korean leader's name?
MEDIAWATCH FRANCE, Wed. 21/12/2011: Le Parisien confirms that 36-year old David Beckham is to move to Paris Saint Germain football club. The French press - and showbiz mags - are all over the story.
MEDIAWATCH FRANCE, Tues. 20/12/2011: Spokeswoman Valérie Pécresse does a "Chirac" in referring to "noisy" immigrants or "banlieusards". We'll take a look at the controversy. Also, Strauss-Kahn is back on the economic forum circuit and causing a stir; Anne Sinclair is "most remarkable woman of the year" and products "Madine France" gain in popularity.
MEDIAWATCH, Mon. 19/12/2011: North Korean leader Kim Jong-Il is dead: we take a look at the reaction online to epic scenes of mourning in Pyongyang. Also, he was one of the most caricatured men in history. We'll take a look at some examples. Team America, anyone?!