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Renault vs. Made in France
10/02/2012 - IN THE FRENCH PAPERS

Renault vs. Made in France

FRENCH PAPERS, Fri. 10/02/12, French papers react to a sneak peak of Nicolas Sarkozy’s interview in Le Figaro Magazine that will be published tomorrow. Le Figaro applauds the President and his values, while left-leaning Libération calls him "reactionary". Meanwhile, a lot of the French press focuses on the controversy sparked by French car-maker Renault which has decided to build a factory in Morocco.
'A black day for football'
03/02/2012 - IN THE WORLD PAPERS

'A black day for football'

INTERNATIONAL PAPERS, Fri. 03/02/11, Papers across the world comment on the ongoing violence in Egypt. According to The Guardian, "disorder is a symptom of Egypt’s uncertain times". Meanwhile, according to an article in the Washington Post, Israel could be on the verge of attacking Iran. Finally, Gulf News says Russia resisting a UN resolution on Syria because it wants to defend its interests in the Middle East, namely with respect to Turkey.
Cold Snap
03/02/2012 - IN THE FRENCH PAPERS

Cold Snap

FRENCH PAPERS, Fri. 03/02/11. French papers focus on the ongoing violence in Egypt. Libération explores how public opinion regarding the army has changed drastically in one year. Many Egyptians believe the army may have orchestrated the violence to keep a grip on power. In other news, it’s cold in France! According to right-leaning paper Le Figaro, France is better off than neighboring Germany in terms of electricity, thanks to its nuclear power plants.
'100 days to go'
13/01/2012 - IN THE FRENCH PAPERS

'100 days to go'

FRENCH PAPERS, Fri. 13/01/12. There are now just 100 days to go until the presidential elections. All the French papers are focusing on the countdown. Right-leaning Le Figaro puts forward ten questions to help voters understand the election. Meanwhile, left-leaning Libération says that according to its sources, Nicolas Sarkozy is going to include legalizing gay marriage in his election programme.
'The horror of war'
13/01/2012 - IN THE WORLD PAPERS

'The horror of war'

INTERNATIONAL PAPERS, Fri. 13/01/12. A lot of international papers react to a video showing US marine appearing to urinate on Taliban corpses. Jonathan Jones puts the incident in the context of the digital age in The Guardian, while Robert Fisk says "armies are horrible creatures and soldiers will do wicked things". Meanwhile, the Duchess of York is in trouble with the Turkish law.
Off the record
05/01/2012 - MEDIAWATCH FRANCE

Off the record

MEDIAWATCH FRANCE, 05/01/12: French media explore developments in the PIP breast implant controversy after it’s emerged that the French company at the heart of the scandal also made implants for male patients. Meanwhile, French Minister of Training Nadine Morano makes a major slip-up during a radio interview. And journalists explore the future of "off the record" meetings with politicians.
'Nasty piece of work'
04/01/2012 - MEDIAWATCH FRANCE

'Nasty piece of work'

MEDIAWATCH FRANCE, 04/01/12: An alleged insult by François Hollande is getting a lot of attention in the French media. The Socialist presidential candidate reportedly called Nicolas Sarkozy a "nasty piece of work" in off-the-record remarks. Sarkozy supporters have called on Hollande to apologise, while Hollande says his words were taken out of context and has spoken out against a useless controversy.
'Exclusion of women' festival
27/12/2011 - IN THE WORLD PAPERS

'Exclusion of women' festival

INTERNATIONAL PAPERS, Tues. 27/12/11. Bissau Digital analyzes the reported failed coup attempt in Guinea Bissau. It says the context is one of rivalry and accusations of drug trafficking within the top brass of the defence force. Meanwhile, Haaretz's Merav Michaeli wonders why the debate on the exclusion of women in Israel is happening right now. And according to Israeli daily Maarev, Syrian President Bashar al(Assad may be turning to Russia for exile.
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'The best lies of 2011'
27/12/2011 - IN THE FRENCH PAPERS

'The best lies of 2011'

FRENCH PAPERS, Tues. 27/12/11. French business paper Les Echos analyses the worrying rise in unemployment in France. With just months to go before the 2012 presidential election, right and left debate on the best way to fight joblessness. Meanwhile, Libération says 2012 was a "good vintage" for political lies. The big winner for the left-leaning daily: Interior Minister Claude Guéant.
Merkozy saves the day?
09/12/2011 - INTERNATIONAL PRESS REVIEW

Merkozy saves the day?

INTERNATIONAL PAPERS, Fri. 09/12/11. The "last chance" summit in Brussels is the hot topic in a lot of the international press. Many papers welcome the agreement reached, although they regret the "two-speed Europe" that has emerged. Meanwhile, Nobel Peace Prize winner Shirin Ebadi pens a piece in the Wall Street Journal. She blows the whistle on European satellite companies she says are continuing to provide services to Tehran, despite the government's censorship.
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