Latest update: 28/11/2012 

- France - French economy - immigration - India - industry - Nicolas Sarkozy - UMP - unemployment


'The twofold agony of France's over-55s'

No Flash warning
To take advantage of all the features on FRANCE24.COM, please click here to download the latest version of Flash Player.

IN THE FRENCH PAPERS, Wednesday 28th November: Communist daily L'Humanité reports on the "double agony" of France's over-55s, as unemployment figures rise for the eighteenth month running; economic daily Les Echos examines just how the French government intends to create more jobs, and Le Figaro praises former French president Nicolas Sarkozy for "brokering peace" in the UMP leadership battle - but not everyone's in agreement.

IN THE PAPERS
By Katerina VITTOZZI

L’Humanité: ‘Double the agony for France’s over-55s’

Les Echos: ‘Tax credits to create jobs’

Les Echos: ‘Indian internet forums go crazy over French minister’s comments’

Le Figaro: ‘It was about time’

Sarkozy’s grandstanding at Copenhagen gets mixed reaction
18/12/2009 - IN THE PAPERS

Sarkozy’s grandstanding at Copenhagen gets mixed reaction

FRENCH PRESS REVIEW: Nicolas Sarkozy made a passionate plea yesterday at the Copenhagen summit for countries to make the necessary comprise to strike a deal.
Guffaws in British press over UMP campaign song
17/12/2009 - IN THE PAPERS

Guffaws in British press over UMP campaign song

INTERNATIONAL PRESS REVIEW: This morning’s The Independent reports on the UMP’s much-ridiculed campaign song, “Changer le monde”.
“Will there be electricity for Christmas?”
17/12/2009 - IN THE PAPERS

“Will there be electricity for Christmas?”

FRENCH PRESS REVIEW: Libération’s front page speculates on the possibility of a blackout in parts of France in the run-up to Christmas. A cold weather spell has increased demand on energy supplies.
Rachida Dati "can't stand" Brussels anymore?
16/12/2009 - IN THE PAPERS

Rachida Dati "can't stand" Brussels anymore?

INTERNATIONAL PRESS REVIEW: The Guardian leads with the latest controversy surrouding Rachida Dati, a former French Justice Minister and Sarkozy protégé who is now an MEP. She was recorded saying she "could not stand it anymore" during a sitting of the European Parliament
French Minister says Muslims should dress and speak properly
16/12/2009 - IN THE PAPERS

French Minister says Muslims should dress and speak properly

FRENCH PRESS REVIEW: The French Minister for Families, Nadine Morano, yesterday said young Muslims should not speak slang or wear baseball caps backwards if they hope to integrate.
(1) comment

React to the article
Comment this article typing your message in the above text zone. Please note that this is limited to 1500 characters or less.
(0) Reactions
Read more
Close