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
Clock ticking for humanitarian response in Haiti
15/01/2010 - In the papers

Clock ticking for humanitarian response in Haiti

INTERNATIONAL PRESS REVIEW: Front pages around the world lead with the continued fallout from Haiti’s devastating earthquake with a particular focus on the race against time for an efficient humanitarian response.
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Haiti’s nightmare dominates world’s press
14/01/2010 - In the papers

Haiti’s nightmare dominates world’s press

INTERNATIONAL PRESS REVIEW: “The unluckiest country”, “devastation”, “cursed”… This morning’s papers struggle to find words to sum up the disaster that has struck one of the world’s poorest countries.
Northern Ireland’s First Minister steps down after wife’s affair
12/01/2010 - IN THE PAPERS

Northern Ireland’s First Minister steps down after wife’s affair

With downloads of “Mrs. Robinson” skyrocketing in Northern Ireland, the public is clearly entertained and shocked in equal measure by the revelation of Iris Robinson’s affair with a 19-year-old man. Her husband has been forced to step down temporarily.
“National treasure” Eric Rohmer dies
12/01/2010 - IN THE PAPERS

“National treasure” Eric Rohmer dies

One of the leading French directors during the New Wave of cinema in the 1960s has passed away. Libération leads with the death of Eric Rohmer, calling him a “national treasure”.
French singer Mano Solo dies aged 46
11/01/2010 - IN THE PAPERS

French singer Mano Solo dies aged 46

Tragedy in the Africa Cup of Nations is the big news, but in France, the music-world in mourning the death of rock-singer Mano solo.

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