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2012: A year in review

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We take a look back at a big year for France as the country elected a new President, celebrated at the Oscars and came face-to-face with terrorism. Looking to the future, the government wants to requisition empty buildings to deal with the country's housing crisis and we look at how some French districts are turning to private detectives to put an end to neighborhood nuisances.

THE WEEK IN FRANCE
By Kethevane GORJESTANI
Schengen: Sarkozy's new enemy
13/03/2012 - THE WEEK IN FRANCE

Schengen: Sarkozy's new enemy

French President, Nicolas Sarkozy, panders to the far right by threatening to pull France out of Europe's Schengen open-borders zone. Next, France's third presidential candidate, National Front leader, Marine Le Pen, gets the signatures she needs to run in the elections. Finally, we take a look back at the war in Algeria, which ended 50 years ago.
EU leaders deny anti-Hollande pact
06/03/2012 - THE WEEK IN FRANCE

EU leaders deny anti-Hollande pact

German weekly Der Spiegel is reporting that some conservative European leaders have made a pact not to meet up with François Hollande before the elections. Meanwhile, Ikea France has been accused of spying on its staff and on disgruntled customers. Finally, girls in France are being damaged by the over-sexualisation of society. This is according to a report by a French senator from the ruling conservative party.
Presidential election: Buttering up the rural voter
28/02/2012 - THE WEEK IN FRANCE

Presidential election: Buttering up the rural voter

Two months ahead of the presidential election, the candidates try to butter up France’s farmers at the Paris Agriculture Fair. Meanwhile, there’s trouble in France's tropical overseas department, Reunion Island. Riots spread as angry locals complain prices are too high. Finally, it’s a loud and clear victory for the star of a silent film. Jean Dujardin becomes the first Frenchman to win an Oscar for his role in "The Artist".
Sarkozy: from president to candidate
21/02/2012 - THE WEEK IN FRANCE

Sarkozy: from president to candidate

French President Nicolas Sarkozy is trying to reinvent his image ahead of the elections. However, will he manage to pass as a new candidate after being in power for 5 years? Next, the Emir of Qatar owns properties the length and breadth of Paris but aside from five star hotels and football clubs, the emirate is also pouring its petrol dollars into some more unexpected projects. Finally, France’s first ever test tube baby has turned thirty. We take a look at the legacy of Amandine.
Presidential election: former presidents, new candidates
14/02/2012 - THE WEEK IN FRANCE

Presidential election: former presidents, new candidates

Nicolas Sarkozy is expected to announce his candidacy for a second term as president this week. We look at why it is so important to get the timing and delivery right. Then, we find out more about some of the lesser-known presidential hopefuls. Finally, it was supposed to be the Year of Mexico in France last year but a diplomatic spat meant it was cancelled. One exhibition did make it over though: a rare collection of sacred Mayan masks.

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