France

Magazine articles on politics and society in France.

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Searcher September 2005 Pascal Lupien	Le Meilleur (The Best) de l'internet: A Review of French-Language Information Sources The movement by the French government to create a European digital library is in part a response to Google Print, and the fear that French literature on the Web will be filtered through English speakers. The number of French databases online, however, is growing quickly.
BusinessWeek August 1, 2005	French Say Non To A Rumored PepsiCo Bid Political opposition in France is likely to thwart any foreign takeover of Groupe Danone, the $16.5 billion maker of Dannon yogurt and Evian bottled water.
BusinessWeek July 18, 2005	Fallout From The Olympics Decision Embattled French President Jacques Chirac will be further weakened by the rejection of Paris' bid for the 2012 Olympic games.
BusinessWeek July 11, 2005 Carol Matlack	Let Them Eat Cake -- And Blog About It France's passion for Web logs is beginning to alter the political and business climate.
BusinessWeek July 11, 2005 Carol Matlack	Liberte, Egalite...and Blogging What are so many French writing about? Find out on our tour of some of the country's key blogs friendly for English speakers.
BusinessWeek June 20, 2005 Jack Ewing	A Specter Is Haunting Europe: The Left Can Europe's long-splintered traditional Left come back as a real political movement?
BusinessWeek June 13, 2005 Carol Matlack	For Europe, Opportunity Knocks Why the votes against the EU constitution may strengthen Europe.
BusinessWeek May 9, 2005 Carol Matlack	The Unraveling Of Rhodia France Inc. is under fire following the spectacular meltdown of its specialty-chemical company, Rhodia -- which struggles to pay down debt, has a sliding New York-traded share price, and is accused by the French stock market regulator of failing to disclose key information.
BusinessWeek April 4, 2005	Chirac vs. The EU: Tension Is On The Rise Friction is growing between French President Jacques Chirac and some of his neighbors over arms to China, Britain's EU rebate, and Europe's new constitution.
BusinessWeek March 28, 2005 Cooper & Madigan	France: Stumbling Over The High Euro And Oil After putting in a solid showing at the end of 2004, France's economy may be shifting into a lower gear.
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