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Facts | 01/08/2008

French media have run out of steam

by Augustin ScalbertFrench media have run out of steam

In autumn the french governement will decide how to finance public broadcasting. Nicolas Sarkozy wants to abrogate publicity on public television; the media oppose this idea. Augustin Scalbert on mediapolitics in France. » more

Commentary | 01/08/2008

Nicolas Sarkozy - a president with two faces

by Jacqueline RemyNicolas Sarkozy - a president with two faces

Nicolas Sarkozy has the lowest approval ratings since he took office a year ago: 53 percent of the french elected him as state president. Today only 39 percent of the french approve of his politics. Jacqueline Remy explains why. » more

Pictures | 07/08/2008

The Presidents of France

by Julia RoschThe Presidents of France

The State President is the most powerful person in France. He appoints and dismisses the Prime Minister, is Commander-in-Chief and can dissolve the National Assembly. Who has been the President? How has the position developed since 1945? Some headlines in its history. » more

Background | 01/08/2008

Urban riots in France

by Marco ObertiUrban riots in France

October 27, 2005: two young frenchmen are electrocuted in a transformer while escaping from the police. Thereupon, the "november riots" started all over France and lasted for three weeks. What could be the solution for the French suburbs? » more

Article | 01/08/2008

A social relations system in a dilemma

by Stéphane SirotA social relations system in a dilemma

Strike, demonstration and revolution are three features of French society. Are they still true, or are they run-down clichés? Stéphane Sirot says: The insurrectional potential of French society became a dummy. » more

Article | 01/08/2008

Online media. From myth to reality

by Françoise BenhamouOnline media. From myth to reality

Online-media and blogs are influenced less by national idiosyncracies than the classic media. Which are the French online media ? And what economical challenges do they encounter ? » more

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