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Should DSK be treated like a common criminal?
17/05/2011 - French Press Review

Should DSK be treated like a common criminal?

FRENCH PAPERS, Tues., 17/5/2011: The French papers focus on the humiliation of Dominique Strauss-Kahn. Libération and Le Monde look at the differences between the French and US legal systems and criticise his being paraded handcuffed in full view of the media. The so-called "perp walk" is illegal in France prior to conviction.
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French and US coverage of DSK scandal differs
16/05/2011 - French Press Review

French and US coverage of DSK scandal differs

FRENCH PAPERS, Mon, 16/5/2011: A look at some of the coverage of the Dominique Strauss-Kahn scandal in the US tabloids and French newspapers this morning.
Is welfare a "cancer in French society"?
12/05/2011 - French Press Review

Is welfare a "cancer in French society"?

FRENCH PAPERS, Thurs., 12/5/2011: Laurent Wauquiez, France's Minister for European Affairs is under fire in the left-leaning press for saying that welfare is "the cancer of French society". Also, a look at Presidential hopeful Dominique Strauss Kahn's communications catastrophe in being pictured getting into a Porsche. We start with a look at life for Tunisian migrants who've made it to Paris in today's La Croix.
Cannes Festival opens
11/05/2011 - French Press Review

Cannes Festival opens

FRENCH PAPERS, Tues., 11/5/2011: Several front pages are devoted to the opening of the Cannes Film Festival today. Also, the government is divided over declarations by the Minister for Europe on reforming dole payments.
France goes gaga for Socialist grandfather
10/05/2011 - French Press Review

France goes gaga for Socialist grandfather

FRENCH PAPERS, Tues., 10/5/2011: It’s a full-blown mania in the French papers for « Tonton » François Mitterand or “Uncle” as he was known was elected 30 years ago today. He is the only Socialist President France has had. The French left is hoping to emulate his success a year for now when France goes to the polls the elect a new President.
Will heads roll in French football quotas scandal?
09/05/2011 - French Press Review

Will heads roll in French football quotas scandal?

FRENCH PAPERS, Mon., 9/5/2011: Job cuts in the education system as well as reforms to the curriculum dominate the front page of several papers this morning which Libération saying the Education Minister is spinning bad news into positive statistics. Also, the continuing quotas scandal in French football…
French football rocked by quotas controversy
05/05/2011 - French Press Review

French football rocked by quotas controversy

FRENCH PAPERS, Thurs., 5/5/2011: French football is undergoing another crisis over accusations that quotas were being planned to limit the number of young footballers of dual nationality in training centres. The technical director of French football has been suspended pending an investigation with some accusing him of racist policies. This and other stories in today's French papers.
Pakistan and the US: allies, enemies... or both?
04/05/2011 - French Press Review

Pakistan and the US: allies, enemies... or both?

FRENCH PAPERS, Wed., 4/5/2011: The French papers focus on Pakistan’s awkward position as a US ally in the war on terror that was – knowingly or unknowingly – harbouring Osama bin Laden. What lies ahead for relations between Pakistan and the US?
A victory for democracy?
03/05/2011 - French Press Review

A victory for democracy?

FRENCH PAPERS, Tues., 3/5/2011: Bin Laden’s killing is “a victory for democracy over blackmail, a victory for civilization over barbarism,” says the right-leaning daily Le Figaro. However left-leaning Libération says that the war on terror has lead to torture, surveillance of citizens, disrespect for international law and a general rolling back of democratic principles in the US.
Union Jack adorns front page of Le Figaro
28/04/2011 - French Press Review

Union Jack adorns front page of Le Figaro

FRENCH PAPERS, Thurs., 28/4/2011: Who'd have thought they'd see the day when the British flag would adorn the front-page banner of right-leaning French daily Le Figaro. Not alone that, the paper has translated it's daily supplement, "Le Figaro et vous" to "Le Figaro and you"! The royal wedding is indeed titillating the French.
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