'Amiens riots: the reasons behind the uprising'

French papers, Wednesday 15th August: Le Parisien looks at the social issues behind two nights of violence in northwest France; Two stars of French football back in the headlines for activity off the pitch; French leaders of the Catholic Church make their case against adoption rights for gay couples, according to Libération.

IN THE PAPERS

By Katerina VITTOZZI

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Some articles from today’s French press review:

Le Parisien : ‘Rioters in Amiens : reasons for the anger’

LePoint : ‘Copé criticises “lax” government’

Le Parisien : ‘The Magistrate’s argument’

Libération : ‘Against gay marriage – The Church makes their case on a religious day’

04/05/2010 - INTERNATIONAL PRESS REVIEW

The final furlong for party leaders ahead of British election

Gordon Brown yesterday gave the most impassioned speech of his career according to The Guardian, but is it too late? The Sun reports on David Cameron’s last-ditch tour of the country during which he will forego a night’s sleep. Did it convince the Financial Times he’s got the necessary will?! The paper has become the eight national daily to support the Conservatives. These and other stories in today’s international press review: TUESDAY, 4th MAY 2010

04/05/2010 - FRENCH PRESS REVIEW

Environment put on the back burner

Libération says that a new law set to implement promises made at a 2007 environment summit in France fall far short of original goals. The left-leaning paper says that Sarkozy has abandoned his green credentials in favour of traditional conservative issues. This and other stories in today’s French papers: TUESDAY, 4th MAY 2010