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Angela Merkel’s provocative green jacket

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Was it an accident or did she do it on purpose? The German Chancellor arrived in Athens on Tuesday wearing the same green jacket that she wore during Germany's victory over Greece in Euro 2012. Also: Facebook is scanning your private messages, and Boris Johnson says Hollande is France's worst tyrant since 1789.

MEDIAWATCH
By James CREEDON
Interior minister Guéant stirs up 'civilisation' row
06/02/2012 - MEDIAWATCH FRANCE

Interior minister Guéant stirs up 'civilisation' row

MEDIAWATCH FRANCE, Mon. 6/2/2012: France's Interior Minister - otherwise known as Mr. Controversy - is at it again. Claude Guéant said this weekend that "not all civilisations are equal". Many see this as a bid to poach votes from the far-right National Front. We take a look at the debate. Also, Angela Merkel openly supports Sarkozy's re-election bid...despite that fact that he hasn't yet declared his candidacy.
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The media's love affair with cold weather
03/02/2012 - MEDIAWATCH FRANCE

The media's love affair with cold weather

MEDIAWATCH FRANCE, Friday, 3/2/2012: The media loves cold weather spells! We take a look at the French media's coverage of the current cold snap. Also, did President Sarkozy's staff "stage manage" a recent visit to a building site? Finally, we look at controversial advertising campaigns: is having your ad banned actually better for publicity?
Gingrich, Chirac, Sarkozy: politicians and their campaign music
03/02/2012 - MEDIAWATCH

Gingrich, Chirac, Sarkozy: politicians and their campaign music

MEDIAWATCH, Thurs. 2/2/2012: Newt Gingrich's campaign has been sued for using 1980s classic "Eye of the Tiger" as a campaign tune. We take a look at similar cases in the past. Also, how Jacques Chirac sidestepped this risk: having a song composed for him! It's an '80s music special tonight!
Social media: a new tool for testing public opinion
02/02/2012 - MEDIAWATCH

Social media: a new tool for testing public opinion

MEDIAWATCH, Tues. 1/2/2012: Several news websites are now using social media to determine the strength of candidates during election campaigns. How reliable are their methods though? We take a look at some examples. Meanwhile the old-fashioned opinion poll is still a popular feature in the media ahead of elections. It may be more tried and tested but it is not without its flaws.
Sarkozy divorces the press?
01/02/2012 - MEDIA WATCH FRANCE

Sarkozy divorces the press?

MEDIAWATCH FRANCE, Wed. 1/2/2012: During his annual address to the press corps, Sarkozy used the metaphor of a couple who are communicating badly and ironically accused the press of being like a lover who is seeking excitement elsewhere...Also, François Hollande unsuccessfully tries to micromanage his image (you can't stop someone flour-bombing you!)

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