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Institutional reforms: will Hollande keep his promise?
21/02/2013 - FACE-OFF

Institutional reforms: will Hollande keep his promise?

Politicians in France have for decades held multiple positions at the local and national level. During his campaign, François Hollande pledged he would put an end to such a tradition. But now that he is in power, he is not in a hurry to fulfil his promise. Also on the programme, the explosive issue of jail sentences is once again in the spotlight as the government explores alternatives to prison.
Royal back in spotlight after painful absence
21/02/2013 - FRANCE

Royal back in spotlight after painful absence

After a string of personal and political defeats that ushered in a months-long silence, Ségolène Royal has been named to a high-profile position. But the one-time French presidential nominee has been given no grace period by her opponents.
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A closer look at scandal-rocked Spanghero
19/02/2013 - THE WEEK IN FRANCE

A closer look at scandal-rocked Spanghero

Can Spanghero win back the confidence of its consumers? We take a closer look at the company accused of knowingly selling horsemeat labelled as beef. Next, will Nicolas Sarkozy run for president again in 2017? The bets are on after his former foreign minister and close friend Alain Juppé said he is mulling it over. Finally, we look at fathers' rights in France, after a 42-year-old spent four days on a crane in protest at losing custody of his son.
They’re here! The Beckhams arrive in Paris
19/02/2013 - IN THE FRENCH PAPERS

They’re here! The Beckhams arrive in Paris

FRENCH PAPERS, Tues. 19/02/13: French papers react to a controversial government plan to tax child benefits. Libération takes a road trip through Italy ahead of this weekend’s elections and the picture isn’t pretty. Also, Findus tries to save its reputation. And the Beckhams arrive in Paris!
Chirac’s wife urges Sarkozy to reclaim presidency
17/02/2013 - FRANCE

Chirac’s wife urges Sarkozy to reclaim presidency

Former first lady Bernadette Chirac has joined a chorus of right-wing figures calling on ex-president Nicolas Sarkozy to run for France’s top job in 2017.
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French political elite vie for Paris mayor's post
16/02/2013 - FRANCE

French political elite vie for Paris mayor's post

Although the mayor of Paris, Bertrand Delanoë, is not due to leave office for another year, the race to fill the coveted seat is already in full swing as France’s political elite vie for the prestigious position.
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Sarkozy may ‘run for presidency in 2017’
14/02/2013 - FRANCE

Sarkozy may ‘run for presidency in 2017’

Nicolas Sarkozy, still smarting from his defeat in the 2012 French presidential election, may run for office again in 2017, according to former Foreign Minister Alain Juppé.
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#MariagePourTous: Taubira is the toast of the web
12/02/2013 - MEDIA WATCH FRANCE

#MariagePourTous: Taubira is the toast of the web

The French Justice Minister Christiane Taubira is feted online for her passionate defence of the gay marriage and adoption bill, passed by France's lower house of Parliament today. Also, François Hollande makes a joke about the Pope's retirement which is not appreciated by some on the political right. Finally, we look at some political cartoons by The Times' cartoonist Peter Brookes.
French Communist Party drops hammer and sickle
09/02/2013 - FRANCE

French Communist Party drops hammer and sickle

The most widely-recognised symbol of communism worldwide – the Hammer and Sickle – will no longer appear on French Communist Party membership cards. The party faithful are worried the decision bodes ill for a party with deep roots in France.
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Tunisia: 'They want to kill the revolution'
08/02/2013 - IN THE FRENCH PAPERS

Tunisia: 'They want to kill the revolution'

Most French papers lead on Tunisia. L'Humanité argues democracy is at threat. Le Figaro urges a national unity government. And Libération has an interview with Faouzia Charfia, a member of the opposition Al-Joumhouri party, who says the ruling Islamist party Ennahda is responsible for the current political violence. That, and "Taubiramania" in France's gay marriage debate, are the focus.
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