SPIEGEL ONLINE - 09.04.2013
French President François Hollande is doing some moral spring cleaning. His recent demands that government ministers make public all their financial assets are part of an effort to rebuild the reputation of the political caste -- and to legitimize his government so he can finally start governing again. By Stefan Simons more...
SPIEGEL ONLINE - 08.04.2013
France had hoped that President François Hollande could lead the country out of the swamp of scandal left behind by his precedessor Sarkozy. But accusations against his campaign manager combined with the offshore account held by Budget Minister Jérôme Cahuzac have destroyed that dream and triggered a crisis of democracy. By Ullrich Fichtner more... [ Forum ]
SPIEGEL ONLINE - 05.04.2013
Germany's Social Democrats had hoped that François Hollande's victory last spring would provide them with some momentum. But Friday's visit to Paris by SPD candidate Peer Steinbrück has highlighted the difficulties facing the European left. A renaissance this election year seems unlikely. By Charles Hawley more... [ Forum ]
SPIEGEL ONLINE - 04.04.2013
Former Budget Minister Jerome Cahuzac shocked France this week by admitting to tax evasion. The scandal represents a potential disaster for the struggling Socialist government and could increase pressure from the public and the political opposition against President François Hollande. By Stefan Simons in Paris more... [ Forum ]
SPIEGEL ONLINE - 27.03.2013
France has long had a chronic problem with unemployment, but the current jobless rate is especially dismal. The government has introduced several employment programs, but they're not taking effect quickly enough to convince the country things will get better. By Stefan Simons more...
SPIEGEL ONLINE - 25.03.2013
Hundreds of thousands of people took to the streets of Paris on Sunday to protest a plan by the French government to legalize gay marriage and adoption. The demonstration turned violent with police using tear gas and batons. more... [ Forum ]
SPIEGEL ONLINE - 15.03.2013
Die Frage, ob der Westen Waffen an die syrische Opposition liefern soll, entzweit Europa. Die Briten sind dafür, nun prescht Frankreichs Präsident Hollande ebenfalls vor. Die Deutschen wollen sich offiziell noch nicht festlegen - doch in der Koalition formiert sich der Widerstand. Von Severin Weiland mehr... [ Video | Forum ]
SPIEGEL ONLINE - 15.03.2013
Die Lage in Syrien ist dramatisch, aber wie kann Europa helfen? Mit Waffen für die Rebellen, meinen Frankreich und Großbritannien. Doch viele EU-Partner warnen vor einem Ende des Embargos. Auch Kanzlerin Merkel zögert - scheint aber bereit, ihr Nein zu überdenken. mehr... [ Video | Forum ]
SPIEGEL ONLINE - 15.03.2013
Frankreichs Präsident Hollande glaubt nicht mehr an eine politische Lösung der Syrien-Krise. Er will das Waffenembargo aufheben und die syrischen Rebellen für den Kampf gegen die Truppen rüsten. Die EU-Partner zögern - Hollande erwägt einen Alleingang. mehr... [ Video | Forum ]
SPIEGEL ONLINE - 15.03.2013
Frankreichs Präsident Hollande verliert die Geduld. Beim EU-Gipfel fordert er mit klaren Worten Waffenlieferungen für die Gegner des syrischen Präsidenten Assad. Kanzlerin Merkel mahnt dagegen zur Vorsicht. mehr... [ Forum ]
