Topic: Jean-Marc Ayrault
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In radical move, Hollande puts a bit more sunshine into French government
Beset by criticism after a cabinet member confessed to tax evasion, French President Hollande told his ministers to reveal their assets – a rare disclosure in a country that talks little about wealth.
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Global News Blog Good Reads: Saving the Amazon, Kenya's 'Iron Lady,' drones, Depardieu the Russian
This week's round-up of Good Reads includes climate-change diplomacy in the Amazon, a profile of a Kenyan politician to watch beyond the elections, the future of drones, and a look at Gérard Depardieu's new Russian citizenship.
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Can France's 'so-called workers' still compete on the world stage?
The recent vitriolic exchange between an American CEO and a French industry minister shone a light on the repeated criticism of the shrinking competitiveness of the French economy.
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Gay marriage and adoption bill passes in French Assembly
Polls show most French support legalizing gay marriage, though that backing softens when questions about the adoption and conception of children come into play. The bill now goes to the Senate.
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Why Gerard Depardieu became a Russisan citizen (+video)
Gerard Depardieu, the French actor, is opposed to paying 75 percent of his earnings above $1.33 million to the French government. Depardieu may avoid the proposed French tax hike if he is a Russian citizen.
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Barack O-bonbon: French sweet on president's reelection
It's hardly been a secret that the French government hoped President Obama would win a second term.
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Charlie Hebdo's Muhammad cartoons: a headache for Hollande?
The French newspaper's publication of new cartoons of the prophet Muhammad could shake French President François Hollande's standing, both domestically and abroad.
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France steps up embassy security following Muhammed cartoons (+video)
A Parisian weekly has published caricatures of the Prophet Mohammed, prompting French to take extra security measures at some of its embassies.
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France headed toward undivided leftist government
Leftist parties performed strongly in Round 1 of France's parliamentary elections yesterday, setting up President François Hollande to have wide latitude in governing.
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Hollande takes power in France amidst lightning
After he assumed the presidency in a Paris ceremony, the new French president headed for Germany to meet with Chancellor Angela Merkel.
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