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MEDIAWATCH
By James CREEDON
Adieu Sarkozy?
23/03/2012 - MEDIAWATCH

Adieu Sarkozy?

The French press picks up on the sheer scale of media interest worldwide in the Toulouse and Montauban killings and the subsequent slaying of Mohamed Merah. Time magazine, for example, has chosen to put Nicolas Sarkozy on the front page of its European edition asking: Adieu? In a piece entitled "French Toast", the magazine argues the economy is still the main issue for French voters, and not security.
Suspects death kickstarts a "new campaign"
22/03/2012 - MEDIA WATCH FRANCE

Suspects death kickstarts a "new campaign"

MEDIAWATCH FRANCE, Thurs. 22/3/2012: The battle wasn't long getting under way as news of Mohamed Merah's death was confirmed. On Twitter, MPs on the left and right exchanged criticisms of how the siege in Toulouse was handled. Also, lots of reaction to Nicolas Sarkozy's bid to criminalise visiting websites that support terrorism and violence. Some call it "censorship in disguise".
Parlez-vous anglais?
14/03/2012 - MEDIA WATCH FRANCE

Parlez-vous anglais?

MEDIAWATCH FRANCE, Wed. 14/3/2012: Sarkozy, Hollande and Bayrou: how is their level of English? Does a French President need to speak the language of Shakespeare? We take a look at their efforts, and grade them!
Opinion polls: who to believe?
13/03/2012 - MEDIA WATCH FRANCE

Opinion polls: who to believe?

MEDIAWATCH FRANCE, Tues. 13/3/2012: Sarkozy beats Hollande in an opinion poll... only to sink 4% behind him in another, all of this in one day. Who to believe? Also, the first photos of Giulia Sarkozy AND the Socialist slogan is turned into... underpants.
Sarkozy's call for help
12/03/2012 - MEDIA WATCH FRANCE

Sarkozy's call for help

MEDIAWATCH FRANCE, Mon. 12/3/2012: Since February, Nicolas Sarkozy has finished every political rally with the same formula: an appeal for help from the French people. Was he inspired by Charles de Gaulle? We'll take a look at the coverage.

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