French Socialism in the age of austerity - July 6, 2012

Yet another banking scandal you might say, but the rate-fixing charges brought against Barclays could spread fast and challenge whatever faith remains in those who handle our money. Also, the PRI's promises in Mexico and French Socialism meets austerity.

THE WORLD THIS WEEK

Vivienne Walt, Time magazine
Judah Grunstein, World Politics Review
Patrick Vignal, Reuters news agency
Antonio Rodriguez, Agence France-Presse (AFP)

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Produced by Nicola Hebden, David Boratav, Paul Maakad

François PICARD

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