French sperm: an 'endangered species'

IN THE FRENCH PAPERS, 06/12/12: French papers focus on a meeting that took place yesterday between the government and trade unions over an embattled steel plant in north-eastern France. Trade unions say they feel the government has betrayed them. Meanwhile, according to an alarming study, the French sperm count has gone down by one third in the last 17 years!

IN THE PAPERS

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.

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

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.

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15/12/2009 - IN THE PAPERS

Berlusconi-run press links attack to “general climate of hatred”

INTERNATIONAL PRESS REVIEW: This morning’s “Il Giornale” runs a front-page cartoon featuring a Constitutional Court judge throwing the infamous Il Duomo statue at a beleaguered Silvio Berlusconi.