FRENCH PAPERS, TUESDAY, 28th SEPT. 2010: After former French Justice Minister Rachida Dati confused the words ‘fellatio’ and ‘inflation’, France Soir looks at similar slip ups in the French political world. Elsewhere, a new immigration law is to be discussed in parliament today. Libération’s editorial is largely critical of the proposed legislation. Also, two big football matches in the Champions League pit French sides Auxerre and Marseille against Real Madrid and Chelsea.
Wednesday marks the beginning of France’s political calendar year; one that may present serious challenges for President Nicolas Sarkozy, who faces growing dissent from within his own ranks.
French President Nicolas Sarkozy’s recent proposals on security and immigration have opened up a can of worms, earning him sharp criticism from both sides of the French political divide.
Hardcore Michael Jackson fans were left disappointed this weekend after rumours that he would be “resurrected” came to nothing! This and other stories in today’s French papers. TUESDAY, 6th APRIL, 2010
French President Nicolas Sarkozy was evidently not amused when his former Justice Minister Rachida Dati spoke on national television to comment on Sarkozy’s UMP party’s poor showing in regional elections as his reaction was swift.
INTERNATIONAL PRESS REVIEW: The Guardian leads with the latest controversy surrouding Rachida Dati, a former French Justice Minister and Sarkozy protégé who is now an MEP. She was recorded saying she "could not stand it anymore" during a sitting of the European Parliament
In today's French papers, a look at the ten big questions awaiting Dominique de Villepin in the Clearstream trial. We also have a look at a book being released by Rachida Dati's brother and Ireland's changing attitude to Europe.
French Minister of Justice Rashida Dati (pictured) has come under fire for what some felt were flippant responses to questions posed by members of her own party at a convention Wednesday on the European Union.
What will remain of Rachida Dati, the glamourous French justice minister? As Dati is about to leave the government, Melissa Bell interviews Christian Makarian (L'Express) and Bruno Jeanbart (OpinionWay) about Dati's actions.
In this edition: the Cassez case under scrutiny after Sarkozy's visit to Mexico; strikes spread across France's overseas territories; 'Le Petit Nicolas' celebrates half a century; what's next for Rachida Dati?
