Hollande Signs French Gay Marriage Law
PARIS — The rush toward France’s first same-sex marriage officially began Saturday morning, after President François Hollande signed the country’s “marriage for all” act ... Read more
Tag Archives: France
World Briefing | Europe: France’s Same-Sex Marriage Legislation Ruled Constitutional
PARIS — France’s constitutional high court upheld legislation on Friday that grants same-sex couples the right to marry and adopt children, clearing the legal text for passage into law by President ... Read more
Rebuilding of Mali Is Daunting Task, Despite Aid
DAKAR, Senegal — The outpouring of support may be more a sign of nervousness than altruism. At an international conference in Brussels this week, donors pledged $4.2 billion for Mali on a ... Read more
In France, a Beleaguered President Defends His Tenure
PARIS — Faced with a deepening economic malaise and mounting public dissatisfaction with his leadership, President François Hollande of France said on Thursday that he would “go on the ... Read more
Frenchman Staves Off Extradition in $50 Million Diamond Theft
METZ, France — The French owner of a luxury car business — accused of masterminding a $50 million million diamond theft at Brussels Airport — temporarily fended off extradition to Belgium on ... Read more
Euro Zone Politics Hinder Response as Slump Persists
PARIS — The euro zone economy shrank for a record sixth consecutive quarter in the first three months of the year, according to data released Wednesday. But when European heads of state meet next week in ... Read more
Euro Zone Economy Shrinks, but Little Sign of Action
PARIS — The euro zone economy shrank for a record sixth consecutive quarter in the first three months of the year, according to data released Wednesday. But when European heads of state meet next week in ... Read more
Euro Zone Economy Shrinks; Recession Returns in France
PARIS — Europe is slipping further into recession. The euro zone economy shrank more than expected in the first three months of 2013, official data showed Wednesday, as France returned to ... Read more
As Culture Moves Online, France Tries to Follow It With a Tax
PARIS — France’s “cultural exception” — the policy that creative works like books, music and movies deserve protection beyond what is accorded ordinary goods — is in line for a ... Read more
France Urged to Impose Tax on Smartphones and Tablets
PARIS — France’s “cultural exception” — the policy that creative works like books, music and movies deserve protection beyond what is accorded ordinary goods — is in line for a ... Read more