Apr 24, 2013
After Francoise Hollande was elected to lead France he wore his socialist agenda on his sleeve, proudly asserting his tenure would mark an end to political scandal in Paris. One year on, little seems to have changed. Read Article Hollande popularity plummets as politicians reveal wealth
Apr 04, 2013
French president arrives in Morocco fresh from battling a tax-fraud scandal that risks overshadowing his landmark visit to the former French colony. Read Article Hollande's Morocco trip clouded by tax scandal
Mar 27, 2013
In France most vehicles on the roads run on diesel, which for decades has enjoyed a price advantage over petrol. But an EU push for parity in the cost of the fuels would hit French hauliers and motorists hard. Read Article Diesel tax plan galls French drivers
Feb 25, 2013
A storm in Europe threatens to leave the green energy sector of the continent's second-largest economy stuck in the doldrums. Read Article French wind power spun into knots
Jan 18, 2013
France's decision to bomb Islamist rebels in northern Mali and commit troops to ground combat has provoked the first signs of doubt about the wisdom of intervention in its former African colony. Read Article Influential French express doubts on Mali intervention
Jan 16, 2013
Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week: The French president François Hollande yesterday expressed hopes for greater commercial cooperation with the UAE across a number of sectors including renewable energy, defence, transportation and tourism. Read Article France pushes for stronger energy and tourism ties with UAE
Jan 15, 2013
Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, welcomes delegates from around the globe to Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week. Read Article 'The future depends on us' Sheikh Mohammed's message to the world
Jan 13, 2013
Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week: When the French president François Hollande arrives in Abu Dhabi this week for the World Future Energy Summit, he won't just have renewable energy on his mind - he will also be here to sell jets and missiles. Read Article France rolls out big gun for UAE energy summit
Dec 21, 2012
French president acknowledges 'unjust' and 'brutal' nature of France's 132-year occupation of Algeria but stops short of apology. Read Article Hollande acknowledges 'brutal' and 'unjust' rule of French in Algeria
Dec 03, 2012
The two-month stand-off over the steel giant ArcelorMittal's Florange plant has unnerved investors, confused France's unions and exposed François Hollande's six-month-old government to international ridicule. Read Article Investors unnerved by Hollande's steel rescue
