Dominique Strauss-Kahn case: was it a conspiracy?

Was Dominique Strauss-Kahn the victim of a set-up? An article in the New York Review of Books suggests the former IMF chief's Blackberry and iPad may have been hacked on the day of his sexual encounter with a New York chambermaid. Meanwhile, the ruling UMP party is trying to undercut support for the far-right by addressing issues such as national security and immigration. Finally, antiques dealers at France's most famous flea market wage war against an English lord.

THE WEEK IN FRANCE

Jessica Le Masurier

Presenter

14/06/2013 - THE WEEK IN FRANCE

Top politician denies role in new scandal

This week, we look at how another political scandal may be brewing in France. Questions are being asked about how one of the leading figures of the conservative party financed her campaign. Next, the centuries-old end-of-year exam in high school is coming under criticism for the amount of money it's costing the state. Finally, we see how Paris is offering its take on the classic American drive-in cinema experience.

07/06/2013 - THE WEEK IN FRANCE

Paris mayoral race: the rise of Nathalie Kosciusko-Morizet

On track to be the first female mayor of Paris: the two front-runners for the top job at City Hall are both ladies. Next, the French foreign minister talks of targeted air strikes on Syria, but analysts doubt whether France could act alone. Finally, Marseille's brand-new museum of Mediterranean and European Civilisations is the latest addition to this year's European Capital of Culture.

28/05/2013 - THE WEEK IN FRANCE

Vincent and Bruno tie the knot

France's first legal gay marriage is celebrated this week, as a male couple tie the knot in Montpellier - just a few days after a mass protest in Paris against gay marriage turned violent. Also, the French government considers a ban on electronic cigarettes. Finally, French singer Georges Moustaki is laid to rest in Paris.

22/05/2013 - THE WEEK IN FRANCE

Defence: France plays catch-up in the drones race

France has reportedly received approval from the Pentagon to buy two unarmed Reaper drones, this as Paris says the war in Mali this year exposed France's shortage of up-to-date surveillance aircraft. We also find out more about the war of words over plans to teach classes in English in France's universities. And the French electronic duo is back with a new album: Daft Punk’s "Random Access Memories" is set to fly off the record shelves.

14/05/2013 - THE WEEK IN FRANCE

Paris Saint-Germain: the not so beautiful game

Paris Saint Germain's victory celebrations turn sour as a riot kicks off on the streets of the capital. Next, France's unpopular president, François Hollande, puts pressure on his ministers by threatening a cabinet reshuffle. Finally, we discover slapstick comedy for kids: French TV film "The Jungle Bunch" is a hit in the United States.