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Former French President at the heart of a job scandal
30/10/2009 - French Press Review

Former French President at the heart of a job scandal

In today's French press review, we look at the portrait of the former French leader Jacques Chirac.
Former PM de Villepin has 2012 poll in sight
28/10/2009 - POLITICS

Former PM de Villepin has 2012 poll in sight

Former Prime Minister Dominique de Villepin, who faces charges of complicity in a smear campaign targeting Nicolas Sarkozy, has re-positioned himself as a potential rival for the presidency, saying he wants to embody a "Republican alternative".
Sarkozy's son elected to board of influential agency
26/01/2013 - FRANCE

Sarkozy's son elected to board of influential agency

The morning after Jean Sarkozy renounced his controversial bid to head an influential public agency that oversees Paris's business district, the 23-year-old son of French President Nicolas Sarkozy was instead elected to its board.
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Sarkozy’s son drops bid for plum position
23/10/2009 - FRANCE

Sarkozy’s son drops bid for plum position

Jean Sarkozy, the 23-year-old son of French President Nicolas Sarkozy, has withdrawn his bid to oversee the agency that manages the wealthy business district known as La Defense amid charges of nepotism.
Angry farmers take to the streets of Paris
20/10/2009 - THE WEEK IN FRANCE

Angry farmers take to the streets of Paris

In this Edition: angry French farmers take to the streets of Paris; the Elysee Palace tries a new charm offensive; police continue their hunt for suspected killer Jean-Pierre Treiber; and Lucky Luke travels to the big screen.
Centre-right UMP wins by-election despite scandals
19/10/2009 - FRANCE

Centre-right UMP wins by-election despite scandals

France’s ruling UMP party has won a by-election in one of its affluent strongholds outside Paris, in the first test of the government’s popularity after a string of gaffes and scandals.
Highly organised "Black Block" left-wing activists
14/10/2009 - THE WEEK IN FRANCE

Highly organised "Black Block" left-wing activists

In this edition: President Nicolas Sarkozy's son causes controversy as he's tipped to land a top French job and concerns about highly organised left-wing activists.
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Sarkozy's son rejects nepotism charges over prestigious role
13/10/2009 - FRANCE

Sarkozy's son rejects nepotism charges over prestigious role

The expected choice of Jean Sarkozy (pictured), the 23-year-old son of French President Nicolas Sarkozy, to oversee the development of France's main business district has drawn cries of nepotism.
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Jean Sarkozy's nomination draws cries of nepotism
13/10/2009 - FRANCE

Jean Sarkozy's nomination draws cries of nepotism

The expected choice of Jean Sarkozy (pictured), the 23-year-old son of French President Nicolas Sarkozy, to oversee the development of France's main business district has drawn cries of nepotism from France's political opposition.
In the Papers
12/10/2009 - PRESS REVIEW

In the Papers

IN THE PAPERS
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