FRANCE: Prime minister rejects ‘shooting galleries’ for drug addicts
In other European countries, giving drug addicts a controlled environment to inject themselves has been shown to save lives. But France’s Prime Minister François Fillon has rejected the idea despite calls for a parliamentary commission. Read More
DIPLOMACY: French PM declares ‘war’ on al Qaeda after hostage killed
France is now at war with Al Qaeda, France’s Prime Minister Francois Fillon (pictured) said Tuesday, after the group’s North African branch executed 78-year old French national Michel Germaneau. Read More
FRANCE: Minister’s costly trip bill sparks crackdown on official use of private jets
French ministers looking to hire private jets for official travel now need approval from the Prime Minister’s Office, after one minister’s 116,500 euro bill sparked national criticism. Read More
FRANCE: Government to drop carbon tax in another setback for Sarkozy
Prime Minister Fillon (pictured) indicated Tuesday that the government is set to drop plans for a carbon tax. The move is another blow for President Nicolas Sarkozy, who had labelled the bill a cornerstone of the fight against global warming. Read More