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French minister's controversial remarks an election ‘stunt’
06/03/2012 - FRENCH ELECTIONS 2012

French minister's controversial remarks an election ‘stunt’

France’s interior minister Claude Gueant (pictured) is the subject of controversy after statements in which he said not all civilisations had equal value, but some say his remarks, far from a slip-up, are part of a calculated electoral strategy.
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‘A Taliban office in Doha could answer the Afghan question’
05/01/2012 - AFGHANISTAN Q&A

‘A Taliban office in Doha could answer the Afghan question’

The Taliban announced Wednesday that they will open an office in the Gulf state of Qatar to hold peace talks with the USA. French academic Mathieu Guidere says the unprecedented step could be the key to ending the 10-year war in Afghanistan.
Politicians take up ‘Made in France’ mantra as elections loom
15/12/2011 - FRANCE

Politicians take up ‘Made in France’ mantra as elections loom

Bringing manufacturing back to France has suddenly become a central theme in campaigning ahead of next year’s French presidential and legislative elections. But is it just an empty PR exercise by desperate presidential candidates?
Environmentalists turn up heat on Canada after Kyoto exit
13/12/2011 - Environment

Environmentalists turn up heat on Canada after Kyoto exit

Canada became the first nation to withdraw from the Kyoto Protocol this week. Their decision to pull out of the much heralded 1997 global treaty designed to tackle global warming has dismayed but not surprised environmental groups.
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Centrist François Bayrou returns for another presidential fight
06/03/2012 - FRENCH ELECTIONS 2012

Centrist François Bayrou returns for another presidential fight

“I’m in it to win it,” declared French centrist François Bayrou when announcing his candidacy for France’s 2012 presidential election on Wednesday. But can the head of the centrist “Modem” party do better than in 2007? FRANCE 24 takes a closer look.
France hardens immigration stance as elections loom
30/01/2012 - France

France hardens immigration stance as elections loom

France’s ruling UMP party is toughening its stance on immigration ahead of next year’s elections. By straying into the territory of the far right National Front, French Interior Minister Claude Gueant (pictured)is playing a risky game.
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EU struggles to show united front over euro crisis
25/10/2011 - EUROZONE

EU struggles to show united front over euro crisis

The row between French President Nicolas Sarkozy and British Prime Minister David Cameron reflects the growing rift between European countries that have adopted the single currency and those that have not.
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Global 'indignant' movement here to stay, says sociologist
19/10/2011 - GLOBAL

Global 'indignant' movement here to stay, says sociologist

They’re peaceful, non-political protesters, who simply want to get their message across. But they’re infuriating governments all over the world. What’s more, a leading French sociologist tells FRANCE 24, the “indignant” movement is here to stay.
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How Steve Jobs revolutionised technology
06/10/2011 - TECHNOLOGY

How Steve Jobs revolutionised technology

The head of Apple from 1976 to 2011, Steve Jobs revolutionised the world of computers, music, and telephones. Here's a look back at these sectors before and after Steve Jobs.
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Dissidents face persecution beyond Syrian borders
04/10/2011 - SYRIA

Dissidents face persecution beyond Syrian borders

According to Amnesty International, dozens of exiled Syrians have been victims of threats or attacks after expressing their opposition to the Assad regime. France has now warned Syria about acts of intimidation on French soil.
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