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The fall of the President's men

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In today's French papers, both the euro and Nicolas Sarkozy's government remain in crisis - today's fresh scandal involves phone hacking, the head of the intelligence services, and a judge close to Sarkozy.

IN THE PAPERS
By Elena CASAS

Liberation has more bad news for President Sarkozy - this time it's the investigation of a judge he's close friends with, over allegations he hacked journalists' phones.

There's also criticism of his budget in La Tribune, and plenty of analysis of the Socialist primary - Le Parisien says the candidates were pretty convincing in last night's debate, while France Soir says they may even have to print more ballot papers due to popular demand.

Hollande's series of catastrophes
21/03/2013 - IN THE FRENCH PAPERS

Hollande's series of catastrophes

IN THE PAPERS NATIONAL - 21/03/13: French papers focus on how the government is reacting to the resignation of Budget Minister Jérôme Cahuzac. Le Figaro says ministers have "the blues". Meanwhile, Libération says François Hollande has changed France's strategy with respect to hostage takers: the government will no longer negotiate.
'Why Obama’s trip to Israel is one big mistake'
20/03/2013 - IN THE WORLD PAPERS

'Why Obama’s trip to Israel is one big mistake'

INTERNATIONAL PAPERS, Weds. 20/03/13: International papers react to the ongoing economic crisis in Cyprus as well as Barack Obama’s visit to Israel. Few papers are enthusiastic about the latter and Slate goes so far as to say it’s "one big mistake". Meanwhile, Gulf News wonders if the United States has learned the lessons from the Iraq war on the 10-year anniversary of the beginning of the US-led invasion.
Jérôme Cahuzac knocked out
20/03/2013 - IN THE FRENCH PAPERS

Jérôme Cahuzac knocked out

FRENCH PAPERS, Weds. 20/03/13: French papers react to the resignation of Budget Minister Jérôme Cahuzac after a formal investigation was launched to see if he had an illegal bank account in Switzerland. Le Figaro says it would have been impossible for him to stay in the government given that he is in charge of cracking down on tax evaders. Libération says it’s important to remember he’s presumed innocent. And Les Echos applauds François Hollande’s swift action on the matter.
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'Hollande under pressure'
19/03/2013 - IN THE FRENCH PAPERS

'Hollande under pressure'

FRENCH PAPERS, Tues. 19/03/13: François Hollande and his Socialist government are under pressure. With a 31% approval rating, le Figaro wonders if you can even talk about popularity. Meanwhile, Aujourd’hui en France says it seems Hollande made the signature of a record-breaking contract for Airbus into a PR stunt. And Sarkozy heads back to Libya, two years after an international air campaign against Muammar Gaddafi.
EU Bailout: Close haircut for Cyprus
18/03/2013 - IN THE WORLD PAPERS

EU Bailout: Close haircut for Cyprus

INTERNATIONAL PAPERS, Mon. 18/03/13: International papers react to the EU bailout in Cyprus. The Wall Street Journal says it’s an "instant classic in euro-crisis dysfunction". Also expectations are rock bottom as Israel prepares for Obama’s visit. Meanwhile, social media was key to convicting two teenage football players of raping a 16-year-old girl last summer. And David Hasselhoff returns to Berlin to save the wall he helped destroy.

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