Latest update: 28/09/2012 

- European Union - François Hollande - French economy - French politics - Jean-Marc Ayrault


What if the 3% rule was a fantasy?

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IN THE FRENCH PAPERS , Fri. 28/09/12: The French government is set to unveil its 2013 budget today at the cabinet meeting and it's grabbing a lot of headlines. Meanwhile, Le Parisien explores just where the "3% rule" comes from.

IN THE PAPERS
By Florence VILLEMINOT
Pigs attack fast-food restaurant in protest against halal menu!
09/03/2010 - FRENCH PRESS REVIEW

Pigs attack fast-food restaurant in protest against halal menu!

In a suburb of Lyon yesterday, 40 right-wing demonstrators broke into a “Quick” fast-food restaurant wearing pig masks to protest against the chain serving halal burgers. TUESDAY, 9th MARCH, 2010
"US: Happy end for Iraq?"
08/03/2010 - IN THE PAPERS

"US: Happy end for Iraq?"

In today’s international press review, we focus on the parliamentary elections in Iraq.
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Ban Ki Moon at the Oscars
05/03/2010 - INTERNATIONAL PRESS REVIEW

Ban Ki Moon at the Oscars

This morning, we have a look at two books: Blair's memoirs due out next September and a new edition of the notoriously difficult James Joyce work, Finnegan's Wake. Also, same-sex marriage in Washington D.C. and Ban Ki Moon's scheduled appearance at the Oscars! FRIDAY, 5th MARCH, 2010
“Thanks for the show, cultural imperialists!”
04/03/2010 - INTERNATIONAL PRESS REVIEW

“Thanks for the show, cultural imperialists!”

In an astonishing interview breaking with all protocol in advance of a state trip, Jacob Zuma lashed out at Britain in advance of leaving for London, says today’s The Independent. THURSDAY, 3rd MARCH, 2010
Gold rush in Quebec sees residents displaced
04/03/2010 - FRENCH PRESS REVIEW

Gold rush in Quebec sees residents displaced

Gold fever has taken hold of a little town in Quebec, reports this morning’s Le Figaro. However, some residents complain that they’ve been mistreated by the mining company. Also, French singer Mylène Farmer trips on the front steps of the Elysée Palace! THURSDAY, 4th MARCH, 2010
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