- FRANCE 24

08/02/2012 - POLITICS

French Presidential Race: the German Candidate

The "Franco-German couple" is taking on a new political role. Nicolas Sarkozy and Angela Merkel, as two conservative leaders, are joining hands not only to salvage the euro but also to boost Sarkozy's re-election bid. Is the German strategy a good one for Nicolas Sarkozy? And is Angela Merkel taking too many risks, given that Socialist François Hollande might end up being president instead?

08/02/2012 - FRANCE 2012

Controversy over Islam and Nazism: campaign turns nasty

Political tempers flare in France as a clash over civilizations turns into a dogfight in parliament. Also on the show: Nicolas Sarkozy has at least one vote for him, at least in theory. German Chancellor Angela Merkel has made no secret that she wants him re-elected - an unlikely bold move by the normally über-cautious leader.

08/02/2012 - GERMANY

Germany's green growth running out of steam

The German government plans to decommission its nuclear plants by 2022 and to obtain 80% of all energy from renewables by 2050. Today, renewable energy sources already account for nearly a fifth of Germany's electricity, but the construction and transfer of wind energy from offshore farms is not making as much headway as had been expected.

07/02/2012 - CAMPAIGN CHRONICLES

Angela and Nicolas, the happy couple

In today's dose of French politics we look at Nicolas Sarkozy's growing closeness to Angela Merkel - is she really an electoral asset? And what happens to Franco-German relations if François Hollande wins the election?

07/02/2012 - IN THE FRENCH PAPERS

'Nicolas and Angela - this time it's serious'

It's the Sarkozy-Merkel love-in that makes all the front pages here in France - after their big joint TV interview last night. But is Angela Merkel's support really an electoral boon for Nicolas Sarkozy?

07/02/2012 - FRENCH ELECTIONS

Merkel throws her weight behind Sarkozy

German Chancellor Angela Merkel made good her promise to support fellow conservative President Nicolas Sarkozy’s re-election campaign on Monday, by making a series of TV appearances with the leader who has yet to formally announce his candidacy.

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06/02/2012 - MEDIAWATCH FRANCE

Interior minister Guéant stirs up 'civilisation' row

MEDIAWATCH FRANCE, Mon. 6/2/2012: France's Interior Minister - otherwise known as Mr. Controversy - is at it again. Claude Guéant said this weekend that "not all civilisations are equal". Many see this as a bid to poach votes from the far-right National Front. We take a look at the debate. Also, Angela Merkel openly supports Sarkozy's re-election bid...despite that fact that he hasn't yet declared his candidacy.

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06/02/2012 - FRANCE-GERMANY

Merkel, Sarkozy to discuss fiscal coordination

French and German officials say their leaders will discuss economic coordination in the European Union and escalating violence in Syria when they meet for annual talks on Monday.

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03/02/2012 - THE WORLD THIS WEEK

The World This Week - Feburary 3rd, 2012 (part 2)

The politics of football come home to haunt Egyptians after their nation’s worst-ever stadium disaster. Also, Senegal’s democracy under a cloud, Germany plays "reluctant hegemon" to Europe, and the silly money bet on Facebook.