19 October 2017 I’m doing what I said I’d do. Macron’s pledges. By Richard Pooley Last Sunday evening French president Emmanuel Macron gave his first domestic television interview since he became head of state in May. He was expected to follow precedent and address the people or hold a press conference on Bastille Day, July… Continue reading Issue 125:2017 10 19:I’m doing what I said I’d do.(Richard Pooley)
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Issue 124:2017 10 12:Does Macron need to mind his argot?(Richard Pooley)
12 October 2017 Does Macron need to mind his argot? Why does his vocabulary matter? By Richard Pooley I am sending this article to Shaw Sheet’s esteemed editor a day early. I have no idea what his policy is on the use of swearwords in his august organ. But if you find he has resorted… Continue reading Issue 124:2017 10 12:Does Macron need to mind his argot?(Richard Pooley)
Issue 110: 2017 06 22: Remain or Leave (Richard Pooley)
22 June 2017 Remain or Leave? The dilemma facing one British expatriate couple. by Richard Pooley My wife and I moved to south-west France in March 2013, intending to stay for no more than five years before returning to our house in Bath. After living in seven different countries and visiting over fifty others, either… Continue reading Issue 110: 2017 06 22: Remain or Leave (Richard Pooley)
Issue 108: 2017 06 08:Another ‘Re’ Word (Richard Pooley)
08 June 2017 Another ‘Re’ Word The Refreshing French Revolution. by Richard Pooley “How refreshing!” my wife said, as I switched off the radio on my phone. We had been listening to the interview of one of France’s new politicians. It’s a phrase we have been saying to each other almost every day for the… Continue reading Issue 108: 2017 06 08:Another ‘Re’ Word (Richard Pooley)
Issue 104;2017 05 11: Week in Brief International
11 May 2017 Week In Brief: INTERNATIONAL NEWS Europe FRANCE: Emmanuel Macron is to be the new president of France. He won 66.06% of the vote in the second round of the election, beating Marine le Pen of the National Front. But the turnout of 74% was a record low, and the number ballot papers… Continue reading Issue 104;2017 05 11: Week in Brief International
Issue 103: 2017 05 04: EU to win in France? (John Watson)
04 May 2017 EU To Win In France? Nemesis in numbers. By John Watson Whew! The sigh of relief can be heard from Finland to Spain. It is going to be all right after all. M Macron is still well ahead in the polls and it would take a political earthquake to bring Le Pen… Continue reading Issue 103: 2017 05 04: EU to win in France? (John Watson)
Issue 96:2017 03 16:Week in Brief International
16 March 2017 Week In Brief: INTERNATIONAL NEWS Europe DENMARK: The Prime Minister asked the Turkish prime minister to postpone his visit because of Turkish/EU tensions (see NETHERLANDS below). FRANCE: More than 50 teenagers were arrested after gangs attacked three schools in suburbs north of Paris. The riots started when demonstrations by pupils protesting against… Continue reading Issue 96:2017 03 16:Week in Brief International
Issue 95:2017 03 09:Is the party about to start in Europe (Frank O’Nomics)
09 March 2017 Is the party about to start in Europe? We might be leaving at just the wrong time by Frank O’Nomics Have you ever left a party early, only to be told that it really got going after your departure? Or, have you not returned to a play after the interval, then to… Continue reading Issue 95:2017 03 09:Is the party about to start in Europe (Frank O’Nomics)
Issue 49:2016 04 14: Week in Brief International
14 April 2016 Week In Brief: INTERNATIONAL Europe BRUSSELS: Five men were detained by police following anti-terrorist raids in Brussels. One of them is thought to be the third airport-bomber. Another is also thought to have been directly involved in the airport attack. EU: The European Court of Justice has handed down a judgment which… Continue reading Issue 49:2016 04 14: Week in Brief International
