Hollande anniversary marked by protests and record popularity slump

As Francois Hollande marks one year in office, he may go down in history for the sharpest popularity loss. His approval ratings have sunk to less than 25 per cent - the biggest fall for any French president in the past 50 years.

May 06, 2013 08:11

France’s President Hollande finds loophole to impose 75% tax on the rich

The 75% super-tax on the mega-rich, which was rejected by France's constitutional court might be imposed anyway. French President Francois Hollande suggests laying the burden on businesses rather than on individuals.

March 29, 2013 11:18

Hollande, Putin on Syria: Approach differs, goals the same

Presidents Putin and Hollande share the same goal of settling the conflict in Syria. But at a meeting in Moscow, talk of operating in 'parallel' shows there's still a clear divide in how Russia and France want to resolve the crisis.

February 28, 2013 16:27

'Power shift'? France and Germany mark 50 years since historic pact

Paris and Berlin are marking 50 years since the signing of the Elysee treaty, but political scientist Judith Winkler says a “shift in power” to Germany in the last 20 years is making cooperation between the two European power-houses more difficult.

January 22, 2013 17:45

France launches airstrikes in Mali to ease intervention

France has engaged airstrikes in Mali to clear the way for an intervention force concentrating on the capital. Despite promises that military campaign in Mali will be a short one, there are fears that Paris has got into a lengthy conflict.

January 14, 2013 11:34

No Deal: EU in discord as leaders fail to agree on €1 trillion budget

Fractious two-day talks on the new seven year European Union budget have collapsed in Brussels with sides no closer to agreement than before the start. The failure will cast a pall over the crisis-stricken union in the coming months.

November 23, 2012 16:06