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Elena CASAS

Are French taxes too taxing?
20/06/2012 - IN THE PAPERS NATIONAL

Are French taxes too taxing?

Do the French pay too much tax? David Cameron's reignited a big press debate over whether François Hollande's tax plans go too far. Also, what's the future for the French right?
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Egypt in 'life or death' struggle over its future
19/06/2012 - IN THE WORLD PAPERS

Egypt in 'life or death' struggle over its future

Is Egypt headed for confrontation between the army and the newly elected president? And what are Greece's chances of forming a workable coalition? It's all in today's international papers.
Super François to the rescue!
19/06/2012 - IN THE FRENCH PAPERS

Super François to the rescue!

Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No, it's François Hollande on the cover of Libération - but has he raised his supporters' expectations too high?
Have Greeks finally voted for austerity?
18/06/2012 - IN THE WORLD PAPERS

Have Greeks finally voted for austerity?

What has the Greek election really changed for the future of the euro - and how much power will the new Egyptian president have? It's all in today's international papers.
A pink tide sweeps French politics
18/06/2012 - IN THE FRENCH PAPERS

A pink tide sweeps French politics

We take apart the parliamentary election results in today's French papers - what will the left do with its massive majority, is the losing UMP set to rip itself apart, and how much of a victory is this for the far-right National Front?
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The young Greeks - who are moving back home
14/06/2012 - IN THE WORLD PAPERS

The young Greeks - who are moving back home

What happens to the US-Russia reset after Syria, will Shafiq get disqualified from the Egyptian election, and is there hope for Greece? It's all in the international papers.
Ségolène Royal fires back after THAT tweet
14/06/2012 - IN THE FRENCH PAPERS

Ségolène Royal fires back after THAT tweet

The fallout continues from First Lady Valérie Trierweiler's tweet, as the papers call on her to just delete her Twitter account. We're also looking at Greece, as it gears up for the election that could end the euro.
Syria using children as human shields, UN says
13/06/2012 - IN THE WORLD PAPERS

Syria using children as human shields, UN says

Today's focus is on Syria - with Russia accused of supplying attack helicopters to Assad, and the press asking if the West will ever take action. Also, we look at protests in Moscow, and the Olympic opening ceremony - set to feature real sheep, and a recreation of the Glastonbury mosh pit.
The First Lady, the President's ex, and the Tweet
13/06/2012 - IN THE PAPERS NATIONAL

The First Lady, the President's ex, and the Tweet

It's all about one tweet in today's French newspapers - after Valérie Trierweiler caused the new administration's first PR disaster with a spiteful tweet aimed at the president's ex, Ségolène Royal.
Will Greeks vote themselves out of the euro?
12/06/2012 - IN THE WORLD PAPERS

Will Greeks vote themselves out of the euro?

In today's pick of the world press - the bailout goes down badly in Spain, will Greeks vote themselves out of the euro, and did Mexico's leading presidential candidate pay for better TV coverage?
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