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French expats in Niger still shaken after killings
21/01/2011 - French Press Review

French expats in Niger still shaken after killings

FRENCH PAPERS, Fri., 21/1/2011: Libération looks at a book proposing reforms of the tax system in France which would lower the tax rate for 97% of the population; Le Figaro reports from the Niamey, the capital of Niger, where two French citizens were recently killed. The French expat population now lives in fear. These and other stories in today's French press review.
Tunisia: “America took control of the situation”
20/01/2011 - French Press Review

Tunisia: “America took control of the situation”

FRENCH PAPERS, Thurs., 20/1/2011: According to Le Canard Enchaîné it was US generals who convinced their Tunisian counterparts to turn against Ben Ali. This allegedly is what led to his fleeing the country. The French diplomatic corps and secret service were caught completely off-guard.
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The French are pessimistic yet reproduce like rabbits
19/01/2011 - French Press Review

The French are pessimistic yet reproduce like rabbits

FRENCH PAPERS, Wed., 19/1/2011: The French reproduce like rabbits according to the latest statistics. In 10 years, France’s population is set to overtake Germany’s. For the first time since 1974, French women are having over 2 children each over their lifetime. Also: Tunisia’s former First Lady, Madame Ben Ali, is being mocked in Le Canard Enchainé for fleeing the country with a stack of gold...
Tunisia: the obstacles ahead
18/01/2011 - French Press Review

Tunisia: the obstacles ahead

FRENCH PAPERS, Tues. 18/1/2011: Libération provides detailed analysis of the many obstacles in the way of democracy in Tunisia. We take a look. Also, the "War of the Roses": France Soir leads on the rather cool relationship between François Hollande and Ségolène Royal. They have four children together, broke up three years ago, both want to represent the Socialists in 2012 but they are not on speaking terms...
After Ben Ali, who’s next?
17/01/2011 - IN THE FRENCH PAPERS

After Ben Ali, who’s next?

The chaos in Tunisia is making the headlines this morning. The French press wonders if the crisis will spread across the Arab world. Also in the papers: Marine Le Pen, the new leader of the far-right Front National party....and how taking a shower helps stimulate your mind!
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End of an era as Jean-Marie Le Pen retires
14/01/2011 - French Press Review

End of an era as Jean-Marie Le Pen retires

FRENCH PAPERS, Fri., 14/1/2011: It’s the end of an era in French politics as far-right leader Jean-Marie Le Pen prepares to stand down this weekend. It is expected that his daughter Marine will take over at the helm of the Front National. We also take a look at coverage of Tunisian President Ben Ali’s speech last night as well as continued criticism of France’s pharmaceutical industry.
Grow a beard for Belgium
13/01/2011 - French Press Review

Grow a beard for Belgium

FRENCH PAPERS, Thurs, 13/1/2011: At the end of today’s French press review, check out the appeal by actor Benoit Poelvoorde who wants his compatriots to grow a beard for Belgium…until the country resolves its political crisis! Also, criticism of France’s response to the unrest in Tunisia and the Mediator drug scandal…
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Socialist Party agreement shocker!
12/01/2011 - International press review

Socialist Party agreement shocker!

FRENCH PAPERS, Wed., 12/1/2011: The French Socialist Party is notorious for its frequent schisms. All too often it cannot reach a common position on key issues or pick a common candidate for elections. For once, it seems united in how to arrange the nomination of its candidate for the 2012 Presidential election.
Gbagbo’s support network in France
07/01/2011 - French Press Review

Gbagbo’s support network in France

FRENCH PAPERS, Fri., 7/1/2011: Libération investigates the varied networks of support for Laurent Gbagbo in France; Le Figaro leads on Sarkozy’s latest declarations on France’s 35-hour working week; a never-heard before recording of Serge Gainsbourg and the effect women’s tears have on men!
Are gyms a "bigger capitalist con than casinos"?
06/01/2011 - International press review

Are gyms a "bigger capitalist con than casinos"?

INTERNATIONAL PAPERS: Riots in Tunisia and Algeria are still making headlines in North Africa; dead birds continue to drop from the sky in the US and now also in Sweden; gyms come under fire for being "a bigger capitalist con than casinos" in today's The Guardian and we finish with coverage in The Independent of the decision to take the "n-word" out of Huckleberry Finn.
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