The 'Fondation Chirac' has awarded its first prize for conflict prevention to two Nigerian religious leaders. The award is intended to honour unsung peacemakers across the world.
Former French President Jacques Chirac is in the spotlight. With a new autobiography just out and a high-profile trial in the works where he stands accused of misappropriating public funds, he is dominating the news agenda in France.
Marc Perelman interviews Alain Richard, Former Defence Minister; Nicolas Dhuicq, UMP MP; Pierre Conesa, Former Defence Ministry Official; and Philippe Vasset, Editor in Chief, Intelligence Online.
Marc Perelman interviews Alain Richard, Former Defence Minister; Nicolas Dhuicq, UMP MP; Pierre Conesa, Former Defence Ministry Official; and Philippe Vasset, Editor in Chief, Intelligence Online.
With harsh words for his old rivals, fondness for his family, and an evasive approach when it comes to discussing Nicolas Sarkozy, the former French president hits the front pages again with the publication of the first volume of his memoirs.
Former French President Jacques Chirac is set to be tried on corruption charges after prosecutors said they would not appeal a judge's decision ordering him to stand trial over a 'ghost jobs' scandal.
In this edition: a portrait of the first black female winner of the prestigious Goncourt literary prize, former French President Jacques Chirac is in legal hot water and the plight of being a tenant in Paris.
