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The last march against gay marriage?
24/05/2013 - MEDIA WATCH FRANCE

The last march against gay marriage?

The Socialist government is concerned that Sunday's march against gay marriage could get out of hand. In the past week, the contentious gay marriage bill was signed into law by François Hollande. Just days later, a prominent far-right nationalist killed himself on the altar of Notre Dame, seemingly in protest against the law. The incident led to further divisions within the anti-gay marriage movement, perhaps forcing one of its spokeswomen to stay at home this Sunday.
France mulls banning radical anti-gay marriage group
24/05/2013 - FRANCE

France mulls banning radical anti-gay marriage group

French Interior Minister Manuel Valls said Thursday he is considering banning French Spring - a radical far right group opposed to the country’s legalisation of gay marriage. A major anti-gay marriage protest is set to take place in Paris on Sunday.
Energy: is Europe losing the battle?
23/05/2013 - FACE-OFF

Energy: is Europe losing the battle?

Is Europe losing the energy battle? As the US goes full steam ahead with shale gas exploration, European leaders are wondering if their environmental concerns are becoming an obstacle to growth. Also this week, despite the promulgation of the gay marriage bill, the issue continues to send shockwaves across the political spectrum. Especially on the right, where the UMP party, after embracing the opposition to the bill, is now unsure how to deal with it.
Machete murder live on Twitter
22/05/2013 - MEDIA WATCH

Machete murder live on Twitter

We start with early coverage of the machete murder in Woolwich, London. Also, Femen protest against a suicide yesterday at Notre Dame cathedral. Dominique Venner appears to have killed himself in protest against gay marriage. Finally, Silvio Berlusconi sings in French!
A Suicide in the Cathedral
22/05/2013 - IN THE FRENCH PAPERS

A Suicide in the Cathedral

French dailies are dominated by the European summit in Brussels, where leaders are pushing to clamp down on tax havens. The suicide of a man in Paris's Notre Dame Cathedral sparks the admiration of far-right politicians. And Algerians are still left wondering about the state of president Bouteflika’s health, as well as his whereabouts.
Gay marriage bill passes hurdle in British parliament
21/05/2013 - UK

Gay marriage bill passes hurdle in British parliament

A bill to legalise same-sex marriage in Britain passed a major hurdle in parliament on Tuesday, despite attempts by members of Prime Minister David Cameron’s Conservative Party to block the legislation.
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Blood on the Church floor
21/05/2013 - MEDIAWATCH FRANCE

Blood on the Church floor

A dramatic suicide in Paris's Notre Dame Cathedral puts the spotlight back on gay marriage in France. Dominique Venner - a far-right essayist - posted a final message on his blog earlier today emphasising his opposition to gay marriage, "a despicable law". Also, some amateur videos of the Oklahoma tornado, Russian suspicions of vote-rigging at Eurovision and a 19-year-old student who staged his own kidnapping because of bad grades.
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Bad weather: bad for morale, bad for the economy
21/05/2013 - IN THE FRENCH PAPERS

Bad weather: bad for morale, bad for the economy

FRENCH PAPERS, Tues. 21/05/13: Bad weather dominates the French papers today. Aujourd’hui en France looks at the negative impact it’s having on France’s economy. Also, Libération’s front page is in English today! It's an original response to outrage over a government plan to relax a ban on the use of English in French universities.
François Hollande signs same-sex marriage into law
18/05/2013 - FRANCE

François Hollande signs same-sex marriage into law

After months of bitter political debate, French President François Hollande has signed into law a controversial gay marriage bill, a day after the country's Constitutional Council threw out a legal challenge by the right-wing opposition.
French constitutional court approves gay-marriage bill
17/05/2013 - FRANCE

French constitutional court approves gay-marriage bill

France's constitutional court on Friday approved a gay-marriage bill passed by parliament on April 23. President François Hollande is expected to sign the bill into law on Saturday, legalising marriage and adoption for same-sex couples.
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