Hollande Doctrine? France Leads from Behind in Mali
France intervenes in Mali to solve a problem of its own making.
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Afghan Factions Meet in France as NATO Prepares Withdrawal
Four Afghan groups meet in France, not for negotiations but at least they’re talking.
French Opposition Rivals Agree to New Leadership Vote
The leadership battle on the French right comes to an end with a plan to call a revote.
Fillon Supports New Leadership Primary on French Right
The former premier calls for a revote, but says he will “probably” not stand for election.
France Urges Mali Intervention After Premier Resigns
France reiterates the need for intervention after Mali’s premier is forced out of office.
Franco-German Defense Relations Unlikely to Deepen
Enhanced Franco-German military cooperation would effectively shut Britain out of Europe.
Fillon Divides French Right, Copé Rejects Truce
Jean-François Copé says his challenger crossed a “red line” by splitting conservatives.
Former French Premier Splits Conservatives in Parliament
François Fillon and his supporters break away after a contentious leadership election.
Medvedev Criticizes France’s Recognition of Syrian Rebels
No government should strive to undermine another, argues the Russian premier.
Sarkozy Urged to Intervene in Party’s Leadership Dispute
The former president is seen as the only man who can unite the warring factions in his party.
Hardliner Narrowly Elected French Conservative Leader
Former budget minister Jean-François Copé ekes out a primary election victory.
Germans Worried About French Slide into Recession
Unless France makes economic reforms, it could plunge Europe in an even deeper crisis.
France Deploys Spy Drones in Mali, Plans Intervention
France takes the first step toward military intervention in West Africa.
For France, Gaddafi’s Demise Worth Mali’s
The breakup of Mali is a price Western powers are willing to pay for removing Gaddafi.
What Austerity? France, Spain Don’t Cut But Tax
The two European countries are raising taxes without reducing government spending.