Editor's Picks
There is no pinned content in this Editor's Picks module.
Click here to learn more about content pinning.
-
A TV documentary's revelation that slaughterhouses around Paris have switched meat production entirely to halal methods has stirred a political storm in France, where attitudes to Europe's largest Muslim minority are a subtext in a presidential election
-
PARIS (Reuters) - A TV documentary's revelation that slaughterhouses around Paris have switched meat production entirely to halal methods has stirred a political storm in France, where attitudes to Europe's largest Muslim minority are a subtext in a pres
-
First, Sarkozy may win. Second, even if the socialists win, it is unlikely they’ll deny current economic operating principles French voters head to the polls in April for the presidential election, and the outcome remains in doubt. Fear is rising that th
-
Donzy, in western Burgundy, is, arguably, not part of early 21st-century France. It has low unemployment, little crime, no immigrants, no problem suburbs, no traffic lights. And little municipal debt. In one important respect, however, Donzy IS France. I
-
"It's not 'Champagne,' per se..." President Ronald Reagan and England's Queen Elizabeth share a toast in San Francisco, in 1983. See Also: Richard Nixon resigned just in time. Had the cantankerous president loitered in the White House too long past 1974,
-
Background: The EU has imposed sanctions only once against a member state. In 2000, 14 countries of the then 15-member EU reacted to the entrance of Jörg Haider's far-right Austrian Freedom Party into the Austrian government by freezing bilateral relatio
-
THE FRENCH presidential race has a 14th candidate. As of Wednesday evening, when he completed the ritual that decrees sitting presidents must gravely announce their bid for re-election to the nation, Nicolas Sarkozy formally entered the fight of his life
-
SELDOM has so much suspense built over a foregone conclusion. On February 15th Nicolas Sarkozy announced on television that he would run for re-election. François Hollande, his Socialist rival in the two-round presidential election in April and May, mark
-
French President Nicolas Sarkozy announced his plans to run in the forthcoming presidential election for the second term in the office. The 57-year-old president told TF1 television channel that he made this decision several weeks ago. “I have made this
-
France's unpopular president, Nicolas Sarkozy, announced Wednesday he will seek a second term. Here's a look at his chief challengers: ___ FRANCOIS HOLLANDE Hollande, 57, led the Socialist Party from 1997 to 2008, when the party suffered two humiliating
-
France's unpopular president, Nicolas Sarkozy, announced Wednesday he will seek a second term. Here's a look at his chief challengers: Hollande, 57, led the Socialist Party from 1997 to 2008, when the party suffered two humiliating defeats in presidentia
-
Here's a look at his chief challengers: Francois Hollande, France's Socialist Party (PS) candidate for the 2012 French presidential election, de
-
The Associated Press, None | FILE - This Jan. 8, 2012, file photo shows French far-right leader and National Front Party candidate for the 2012 French presidential elections, Marine Le Pen delivering her speech during a meeting for the traditional Galett
-
February 15, 2012 — PARIS (AP) — President Nicolas Sarkozy's party said Wednesday it is kicking out a legislator who said gay people hold too much sway in France and downplayed the persecution of gays during World War II. The comments by lawmaker Christi
-
'All the characteristics that made Sarkozy so appealing to a majority five years ago have become his frailties.' Photograph: Michel Euler/Pool/EPA "Anticipation is the best way to fuel desire," Nicolas Sarkozy used to joke when pressed by supporters to o
-
Nicolas Sarkozy, we’re told, is spending £10,000 a day on food and drink. That’s quite a sum, even by the notoriously self-indulgent standards of French presidents. How does he do it? Sarkozy’s regal lifestyle at the taxpayers’ expense has been revealed
-
Like this story, share it with millions of investors on M3 Like this story, share it with millions of investors on M3 In February 2007, a fiery Nicolas Sarkozy had millions convinced that he - a go-getter abandoned as an infant by his Hungarian father -
-
Marine Le Pen has purged the old guard from her father's extreme-right National Front party and is
-
PARIS (AP) — Marine Le Pen has purged the old guard from her father's extreme-right National Front party and is reaching out to Jews, maligned under his leadership, in her bid to be the next president of France. Daughter may be more dangerous than dad, m
-
Crisis? What crisis? There is a febrile, pre-revolutionary feel to France these days. The Marie Antoinette of the moment is French leader Nicolas Sarkozy, who has been accused this week of adopting a do-as-I-say-not-as-I-do policy in his handling of the
About Jacques Chirac
Wikipedia
Jacques René Chirac (born 29 November 1932) served as the President of France from 17 May 1995 until 16 May 2007. As President he also served as an ex officio Co-Prince of Andorra and Grand Master of the French Légion d'honneur. Chirac was the second-longest serving President of France (two full terms, first seven years and second five), behind... Full Article
Related Photos
-
Getty Images
A demonstrator wears a mask during a protest against French presidential candidate Jean-Marie Le Pen during a protest in Sydney, 01 May 2002. A small number of demonstrators held an anti-Le Pen rally outside the French consulate in Sydney. Far-right candidate Le Pen shocked France 19...
View Photo » -
Getty Images
Jacques Chirac, mayor of Paris (R) and Pierre Mazeaud (L), mayor of Saint-Julien inaugurate a place for Georges Pompidou, former President, on 25 February, 1984 in Saint-Julien-en-Genevois.
View Photo » -
Getty Images
French Socialist leader Lionel Jospin leaves his home 02 June 1997 in Paris before heading for the Elysee Palace where he was scheduled to meet French President Jacques Chirac, after his leftwing alliance won the legislative elections 01 June 1997.
View Photo » -
Getty Images
Lionel Jospin (L), leader of the French socialist party, leaves the Elysee Palace, 02 June 1997 in Paris, accompagnied by the spokesman of President Jacques Chirac, Dominique de Villepin, after a meeting with Jacques Chirac. Jospin was named to be the next prime minister by President...
View Photo » -
AP Photo
This May 9, 2007 file photo shows the Paloma yacht belonging to French businessman Vincent Bollore, carrying French President-elect Nicolas Sarkozy, centre, right, and flying the British Merchant Navy Ensign (known as The Red Duster) , entering Valetta Grand Harbour, in Malta. Nicolas...
View Photo » -
Getty Images
Supporters carry placards in support of rebel leader Laurent-Desire Kabila, and against Zairean and French presidents Mobutu Sese Seko and Jacques Chirac, at a rally, 21 March 1997 in Kisangani, one week to the day after the town fell to the rebel forces of Laurent-Desire Kabila. The...
View Photo » -
Reuters Pictures
Former French President Jacques Chirac arrives for the first session of the year of the French state spending watchdog committee Cour des Comptes in Paris, in this January 6, 2011 file picture. A judge declared French former president Jacques Chirac guilty on December 15, 2011, in a...
View Photo » -
Reuters Pictures
Former French President Jacques Chirac is seen during the awards ceremony for the Prix de la Fondation Chirac at the Musee du Quai Branly in Paris in this November 24, 2011 file picture. A judge declared Chirac guilty on December 15, 2011 in a political graft trial that made history by...
View Photo » -
Getty Images
Former French President Jacques Chirac (L) speaks with French Prime Minister Francois Fillon during the Foundation Chirac third prize ceremony dedicated to conflict prevention on November 24, 2011 at the Quai Branly museum in Paris.
View Photo » -
Reuters Pictures
France's Prime Minister Francois Fillon (R), former French President Jacques Chirac (L) and his wife Bernadette attend the awards ceremony for the Prix de la Fondation Chirac at the Musee du Quai Branly in Paris November 24, 2011. The Chirac Fondation presents an award to individuals...
View Photo » -
Getty Images
Former French President Jacques Chirac (L), his wife Bernadette Chirac (R), and French Prime Minister Francois Fillon attend the Foundation Chirac third prize ceremony dedicated to conflict prevention on November 24, 2011 at the Quai Branly museum in Paris.
View Photo » -
Reuters Pictures
Former French President Jacques Chirac delivers a speech during the European Development Days in Brussels in this December 7, 2010 file photo. Chirac gave an impassioned defence of his morals on September 23, 2011 in a statement read out by a lawyer during his trial over the misuse of...
View Photo » -
Getty Images
Georges Kiejman, one of former France's President Jacques Chirac lawyers arrives at Paris courthouse on September 23, 2011 prior to the pleadings during Chirac's trial for embezzlement and breach of trust during the years he served as mayor of Paris.
View Photo » -
Getty Images
Former France's president Jacques Chirac lawyer, Jean Veil walks at Paris courthouse on September 23, 2011 following the pleadings during Chirac's trial for embezzlement and breach of trust during the years he served as mayor of Paris.
View Photo » -
Getty Images
Former France's president Jacques Chirac lawyer, Jean Veil answers to journalists questions on September 23, 2011 at Paris courthouse, following the pleadings during Chirac's trial for embezzlement and breach of trust during the years he served as mayor of Paris.
View Photo » -
Getty Images
Charles De Gaulle's grandson, Jean de Gaulle walks at Paris courthouse after the pleadings as part of France's former President Jacques Chirac's trial, on September 22, 2011. Chirac and nine co-defendants (including Roussin) are on trial until September 5 to 23, 2011 for corruption...
View Photo » -
Getty Images
Jean Veil (R), lawyer of France's former President Jacques Chirac, and Jean-Yves Le Borgne, lawyer of Chirac's former cabinet director Remy Chardon walk at Paris courthouse after the pleadings as part of Chirac's trial, on September 22, 2011. Chirac and nine co-defendants (including...
View Photo » -
Getty Images
Pierre Haïk, French lawyer of Michel Roussin, former cabinet director of France's former President Jacques Chirac, walks at Paris courthouse after the pleadings as part of Chirac's trial, on September 22, 2011. Chirac and nine co-defendants (including Roussin) are on trial until...
View Photo » -
Getty Images
France's former President Jacques Chirac's former cabinet director Michel Roussin walks at Paris courthouse after the pleadings as part of Chirac's trial, on September 22, 2011. Chirac and nine co-defendants (including Roussin) are on trial until September 5 to 23, 2011 for corruption...
View Photo » -
Getty Images
Former French Trade Union Force Ouvriere leader Marc Blondel (C) talks with his lawyers Jean-Louis Pelletier (R) and Anne-Guillome Serre (L) at Paris courthouse after their pleadings as part of France's former President Jacques Chirac's trial, on September 22, 2011. Chirac and nine...
View Photo » -
Getty Images
Former French Trade Union Force Ouvriere leader Marc Blondel (C) and one of his lawyers Anne-Guillome Serre (L) leave after the pleadings at Paris courthouse as part of France's former President Jacques Chirac's trial, on September 22, 2011. Chirac and nine co-defendants (including...
View Photo » -
Getty Images
Jean-Yves Le Borgne, lawyer of Remy Chardon, former director of French Jacques Chirac's cabinet as Paris' mayor (1977-1995) and who is one of Chirac's co-defendants, arrives at Paris' courthouse on September 22, 2011, before speaking for the defence during the trial of of former...
View Photo » -
Getty Images
Jean-Louis Pelletier, one of former French trade union Force Ouvriere (FO) leader Marc Blondel, arrives on September 22, 2011 at Paris courthouse, before speaking for the defence during the trial of of former France's president Jacques Chirac for embezzlement and breach of trust during...
View Photo » -
Getty Images
French President Jacques Chirac (R) talks to French Labour an Social affairs minister Jean Louis Borloo, 14 November 2006 in Amiens, during his one day visit to these northern city.
View Photo » -
Getty Images
Interior Minister Nicolas Sarkozy (C) and Minister for Social Cohesion Jean-Louis Borloo (4th R) and Minister for Ecology, Nelly Olin, arrive at the presidential Elysee Palace with French government members, to address the New Year's government wishes to French President Jacques Chirac,...
View Photo »
Getty Images
A demonstrator wears a mask during a protest against French presidential candidate Jean-Marie Le Pen during a protest in Sydney, 01 May 2002. A small number of demonstrators held an anti-Le Pen rally outside the French consulate in Sydney. Far-right candidate Le Pen shocked France 19...
View Photo »
