President Hollande: Mr. Austerity?

It's back to school time for French lawmakers, two weeks earlier than planned. President Hollande has decided to quicken the pace of reforms as the French grow impatient and unemployment continues to rise. There are lots of new bills to debate - first and foremost to boost employment, but also on housing and Europe.

POLITICS

By FRANCE 24

On the set:

Richard Yung, Senator, French Socialist Party;
Fabienne Keller, Senator, French UMP Party.

Marc Perelman

French Politics Editor

23/04/2009 - POLITICS

José Bové

Melissa Bell interviews José Bosé, France's most prominent anti-globalization activist and leader of radical farmers who talks about the measures taken during the G-20 summit in London and about the European elections.

23/04/2009 - POLITICS

Why France will rejoin NATO

As Nicolas Sarkozy made the decision to fully reintegrate France into the NATO alliance, Melissa Bell interviews the journalists Patrick Jarreau (independent), José-Manuel Lamarque (France Inter) and Stefan Braendle (Frankfurter Rundschau).

23/04/2009 - POLITICS

G-20 : Sarkozy's success?

As Sarkozy turned his attention and energy to the world stage and the G-20 summit, Melissa Bell interviews a panel of journalists about his handling of the economic crisis in France.

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Is Sarkozy losing his grip?

As France goes on strike again, Melissa Bell interviews Rafaël Nedzynski (Force Ouvrière Union), Nicolas Perruchot (Nouveau Centre MP) and Gaël Sliman (BVA) about how will Sarkozy handle growing public discontent.

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