FRANCE: Former PM calls security crackdown ‘stain of shame’ on French flag

French President Nicolas Sarkozy’s recent proposals on security and immigration have opened up a can of worms, earning him sharp criticism from both sides of the French political divide. Read More

FRANCE: De Villepin calls Sarkozy security crackdown ‘stain of shame’ on French flag

French President Nicolas Sarkozy’s recent proposals on security and immigration have opened up a can of worms, earning him sharp criticism from both sides of the French political divide. Read More

Things you shouldn’t do with the French flag

Millions have now seen this unpleasant photograph, thanks to the indignation of Michèle Alliot-Marie, the Justice Minister, and of parliamentarians from President Sarkozy’s UMP party. They have made it notorious by demanding prosecution. The picture caused a local stir in… Read More