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Martine Aubry

Former Socialist Party leader charged in asbestos scandal
07/11/2012 - FRANCE

Former Socialist Party leader charged in asbestos scandal

Former French Socialist Party leader Martine Aubry said Wednesday that she had been charged in connection with an asbestos scandal linked to thousands of deaths when she served at the labour ministry 25 years ago.
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Competitiveness: French bosses' ultimatum to the government
01/11/2012 - POLITICS

Competitiveness: French bosses' ultimatum to the government

French bosses are cranking up the pressure on President François Hollande. They have published an open letter asking the government to lower social charges on jobs by 30 billion euros over two years and slash public spending by 60 billion euros over 5 years. It's key to restoring France's competitiveness, they say.
France swings to the left (part 2)
11/06/2012 - THE DEBATE

France swings to the left (part 2)

François Hollande looks poised for a clear mandate when French voters return to the polls for a fourth time in six weeks in next Sunday’s parliamentary run-off, but with the financial crisis looming and the far-right gaining steam, we should expect more surprises before the dust settles.
France swings to the left
11/06/2012 - THE DEBATE

France swings to the left

François Hollande looks poised for a clear mandate when French voters return to the polls for a fourth time in six weeks in next Sunday’s parliamentary run-off, but with the financial crisis looming and the far-right gaining steam, we should expect more surprises before the dust settles.
Is anti-Semitism increasing in France?
05/06/2012 - IN THE FRENCH PAPERS

Is anti-Semitism increasing in France?

In today's French papers - is anti-Semitism on the rise in France, and are there secret tax rises in President Hollande's plans?
French government: Who's in and who's out?
17/05/2012 - France 2012

French government: Who's in and who's out?

We take a look at the face of France's new government, not only those involved but also those who are not, such as Socialist party leader Martine Aubry. We also take a closer look at France's new leader. What kind of man is François Hollande? And caught between his campaign promises and the harsh realities of France and of the world, how will he act?
Jean-Marc Ayrault unveils France's new cabinet
16/05/2012 - MEDIA WATCH FRANCE

Jean-Marc Ayrault unveils France's new cabinet

We take a look at France's new government, where gender equality seems to be the order of the day. And France's former first lady plans to get her own back on the prying press, by writing them into her upcoming album.
Socialist Party leader Aubry agrees not to serve in new government
16/05/2012 - FRANCE

Socialist Party leader Aubry agrees not to serve in new government

Socialist Party chief Martine Aubry said Wednesday that she has "amicably" agreed not to serve on the cabinet of new President François Hollande. Aubry, who will remain party leader, lost to Hollande in the Socialist primary last year.
'The best lies of 2011'
27/12/2011 - IN THE FRENCH PAPERS

'The best lies of 2011'

FRENCH PAPERS, Tues. 27/12/11. French business paper Les Echos analyses the worrying rise in unemployment in France. With just months to go before the 2012 presidential election, right and left debate on the best way to fight joblessness. Meanwhile, Libération says 2012 was a "good vintage" for political lies. The big winner for the left-leaning daily: Interior Minister Claude Guéant.
Can Hollande beat Sarkozy? Socialists nominate "Monsieur Ordinary" (part 2)
17/10/2011 - THE DEBATE

Can Hollande beat Sarkozy? Socialists nominate "Monsieur Ordinary" (part 2)

With next May’s French presidential election shaping up as “Speedy Sarko” against “Monsieur Ordinary”, can the moderate Socialist, self-deprecating François Hollande actually win? François Picard argues over the style and substance of the candidates.
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