A not-so-new approach to immigration by Manuel Valls?

We profile France's new interior minister Manuel Valls, who is promising to review the criteria for obtaining French citizenship. His critics are calling him the "Sarkozy of the left". Next, President Hollande heads to London to cheer on French athletes at the Olympics. But politics is never far away, after British Prime Minister David Cameron promised to roll out the red carpet for French businesses. Finally, we discover a French version of "The Full Monty".

THE WEEK IN FRANCE

Jessica Le Masurier

Presenter

22/12/2009 - THE WEEK IN FRANCE

Hunt is on for culprit after Eurostar meltdown

In this edition: The French government calls for an investigation into Eurostar's pre-holiday meltdown; a parliamentary panel debates a ban on burqas in France; and a flavour of the most prized food item on your Christmas menu, the foie gras.

15/12/2009 - THE WEEK IN FRANCE

French rock legend Johnny Hallyday is on the mend

This week in France: French rock and roll star Johnny Hallyday’s health has stabilised; the man who stole documents from HSBC bank and allowed authorities to trace the names of thousands of people guilty of tax evasion speaks out; the conservative UMP party release a humorous video clip.

08/12/2009 - THE WEEK IN FRANCE

After Switzerland, debate over minarets picks up in France

In this edition: After last month's referendum in Switzerland, the debate on construction of minarets moves to France; France's fortunate footballers prepare for battle with the Bafana Bafana in South Africa; and who paid 25 thousand euros for a 221-year-old bottle of cognac?

02/12/2009 - THE WEEK IN FRNACE

Green Party receive a boost before regional elections

In this edition of The Week in France: A portrait of Cécile Duflot, the rising star of the French green party; after holding back initially, the French are now flocking to get the swine flu vaccine; and an unusual auction held this week in Paris.

24/11/2009 - THE WEEK IN FRANCE

Telethon raises too much money, says charity head

In this edition: France's annual Telethon rakes in too much cash, says the head of an AIDS charity; songstress Vanessa Paradis celebrates a nearly 25-year career with a greatest hits album; and the debate around Albert Camus' ashes.

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