The decision on appeal in the Bygmalion case: suspension of probation for 6 months out of 12. The former French president has already announced that he will appeal to the Supreme Court
The appointment of Rachida Dati, investigated for corruption and recommended by former President Sarkozy, to the Ministry of Culture is perhaps the only flaw in the new French Government. But to say that it is the sign of Attal's turn to the right sounds excessive.…
The appeal to the Supreme Court implies the suspension of the sentence, but if it is confirmed, the former French president will be forced to wear an electronic bracelet for a year
The former French president was sentenced to 3 years in prison, 2 with probation, for the wiretapping scandal. Among the charges, the corruption of a magistrate and the trafficking of influences.
In the 2012 election campaign, the former president of the French Republic would have greatly exceeded the spending limit of 22,5 million euros using false invoices for 18,5 million issued by a public relations company, Bygmalion
The judges have identified 13 and a half million "presidential" expenses for the 2012 electoral campaign while only 3 million had been communicated in the official accounts - The former president sees the possibility of returning to the Elysée receding
VOTE IN FRANCE - Le Pen's Front National has lost the ballots in all six Regions in which it led after the first round of December 6 - To Sarkozy's right, 7 regions, including…
FRANCE ELECTIONS 2015 - In the ballots on the renewal of over 100 French departments, Sarkozy's centre-right alliance conquers two thirds of the departments - Hollande's Socialist Party does badly, losing half of the seats - Flop Le Pen,…
Despite the severe blow suffered, the former French president, who remains under investigation even if released, does not rule out returning to politics: "I love my country passionately and I am not discouraged by rudeness and political manipulation", he…
In the middle of the night, the judges notified the former president of the French Republic of the opening of the investigation: the hypotheses of crime against him are active corruption of a judge, complicity in violation of the confidentiality of the investigation and "trafficking of influences", a typical figure of the…
The former French president has been impeached by a Paris investigating judge for corruption, trading of influences and violation of preliminary investigation secrecy: the national prosecutor's office for financial crimes announced it, which requested and…
The accusation is of extortion and violation of the confidentiality of the investigation: according to the investigators, the former leader of the transalpine right attempted to obtain information from a magistrate on an investigation that concerned him, in exchange for the promise of a prestigious role - "Persecuted…
The former French President is under protective custody - The investigators suspect that he asked a high magistrate for information on an investigation in which he was involved, promising him a prestigious position as a reward.
The Court of Appeal of Versailles sentenced Mediapart, the website that revealed the Bettencourt scandal, to black out all materials related to the case - A scandal that has overwhelmed French political life, so much so as to be defined…
The official gifts received by the American president and his family in 2011 are visible on the White House website: they will remain in the national archives - Sarkozy and his wife the most unleashed, for a total of over 32 thousand euros of objects…
Hard times for François Hollande: the socialist president is at an all-time low in the popularity rating and is thinking of a government reshuffle after less than a year in office - Meanwhile, the former tenant of the Elysée Sarkozy, who has retired from political life, ponders a sensational…
Forced to return to politics, even if against his will: they recall Berlusconi's words a few months ago (which later turned into reality) those released by the former president of the French Republic Nicolas Sarkozy to the magazine "Valeurs Actuelles".
The agents entered the new Parisian offices, the law firm "Arnaud, Claude and associates" (of which Sarkò has a share in his pocket) and even the home of Madame Carla Bruni. The Bettencourt case resurfaces
Handover in the morning at the Elysée between outgoing President Nicolas Sarkozy and the new French Head of State - Hollande pronounces his first official words at 10.52: "There is no fatality: we have the duty and the strength to recover…
FRENCH ELECTIONS - After the Mitterrand era (1981-95), François Hollande is the second socialist president of the French Fifth Republic: he defeated the Gaullist Nicolas Sarkozy with 51,9% of the preferences against 48,1% (according to data Ipsos Officials Released To…
FRENCH ELECTIONS - If the socialist candidate becomes the new French president, it will also be the result of Sarkozy's excessive (unfulfilled) promises - But we must not forget the journey started by the hyper-president and cut short by the crisis: the reform of the Pa…
After two and a half hours of live televised debate a few days before the decisive runoff for the French presidential elections, Sarkozy fails to gain the upper hand to overturn the outcome of the first round - Hollande has always known how to react to…
FRENCH ELECTIONS - On the day of the eagerly awaited (but historically not very influential) televised face-to-face between the two candidates in the ballot to become president of the Republic, the polls show Sarkozy making a slight comeback: it seems that he is winning more and more voters of the…
Next Sunday the new President will be elected (and Hollande remains the favourite) - Sarkozy is organizing today, for May XNUMXst, a demonstration antagonistic to the traditional one of the trade unions - He wants to celebrate "the real workers, who are more exposed to the crisis…
In the final meeting in Toulouse, the outgoing president plays all his cards to win over the far-right electorate and acts as a protectionist: "We will not let France get lost in globalization" - After dribbling over the cases…
The chancellor proves diplomatic towards the socialist candidate for the Elysée - Words of support also for Madrid: "The German Government has faith in the Spanish Executive".
FRANCE PRESIDENTIAL GAMES - From the prestigious British financial weekly comes the most unexpected and authoritative of assists for outgoing president Nicolas Sarkozy: "It's better that he still sits in the Elysée, Hollande is against rigor" - The socialist candidate closed…
He is the third wheel, which embarrasses France in front of Europe and whose votes will be decisive for one of the two candidates in the ballot on May 6: Marine Le Pen will decide just three days from the vote to whom to "deliver" the…
The final results confirm the advantage of the socialist candidate, but with a lower margin than what polls and exit polls suggest: Hollande took 28,63% of the votes, against 27,18% for the outgoing president Sarkozy - Runoff between…
Comments on the results under the banner of caution - Monti underlines that both Holland and Sarkozy are aiming for growth - Bersani satisfied and cautious: the change has begun - Center-right fluctuating - The sarcasm of the Franco-German duo weighs heavily on the PDL in…
According to initial data, the socialist candidate stands at 28-29% of the votes while the outgoing president is still between 25 and 27% - In third position Marine Le Pen, who does better than his father in 2002 with…
The Socialist candidate in the French presidential elections (the first round is held this Sunday) is given as a favorite - However, the unknown factor remains as to who wants to abstain: they would still represent up to 30% of the electorate - Will they eventually go to the polls? And for…
FRENCH PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS - The latest polls see the socialist candidate Hollande ahead already in the first round - Two days after the vote, the Moody's case broke out, announcing an imminent downgrade of the rating of Paris - The…
Three days before the first round of the presidential elections, it is now almost certain that it will be a runoff between Sarkozy and Hollande: the two still tied in the polls at 27,5%, with the latter flying head-to-head (55-45%) -…
A victory for Hollande would above all strengthen the secretary of the Democratic Party Bersani who signed the Paris manifesto together with the French socialists and the SPD - But Monti too cannot ignore the indications that will come from Sunday's vote...
A series of ex-ministers of the current President choose the field of the socialist candidate - Even former president Jacques Chirac would have decided to vote for Hollande next Sunday - Meanwhile, openings towards the left-wing leader also from the world...
It's more than ever head-to-head between the two main candidates for the Elysée seat: the latest poll shows them in perfect parity, with 27% of voting intentions - In the second round, according to Le Monde, the leader of the …
WATCH OUT FOR THE FRENCH PRESIDENTIAL (-6 days) - A future on the performance of government bonds (Oat) is introduced today, in the pre-election phase - Will it fuel speculation? Or, as certain operators indicate, will it guarantee a greater inflow of liquidity on Oats? -…
FRENCH ELECTIONS - The projections of Sarkozy's economic program are also contested by centers of study with a liberal tendency, close to conservative politicians - He is allegedly hiding future taxes - In recent days, on the other hand, he has only made demagogic promises, a…
The outgoing French president and candidate for re-election in April rails against unfair international competition: "Europe cannot surrender to the law of the strongest" - And he proposes a protectionist formula on the model of the American Buy Act of 1933 -…
The outgoing President of the Republic, and candidate for re-election, goes on the attack on the issue of immigration (one of the musts of his electoral campaign so far): "We need to review the Schengen treaties exactly as was done for the euro" - " We can't leave the…
INTERVIEW WITH GIORGIO LA MALFA - "The prime minister must help overcome the cul de sac into which the Merkel-Sarkozy tandem has driven the Old Continent" - "We need to overcome the somewhat dogmatic view of the Germans who stake everything on…
Already after the first year as president, his popularity fell below 50%, reaching an all-time low of 20% in May 2011 - From pensions to 35 hours, from his divorce from Cécilia to his marriage to Carla Bruni, from…
The sharp rises in financial stocks support Milan and the other European stock exchanges - Some factors have a positive influence on the sector: Merkel and Sarkozy want to ask for a softening of the Basel 3 criteria; Stock market traders take it for granted that…
The French President allegedly told some collaborators, according to the satirical weekly Le Canard Enchainé - "The problem is European governance" - "For months I have been repeating that the ECB must have a greater role"
It is also possible that the summit will take the form of a teleconference - The unexpected event is linked to a request from Sarkozy, who has asked for a new organization due to internal commitments.
The chancellor pressing for the tax on financial transactions at European level - But after Cameron's no, the possibility of an agreement only among the member countries of the Eurozone is gaining ground - France will pave the way,…
Positive assessment of Mario Monti's mission to France where he met Prime Minister Fillon and above all President Nicolas Sarkozy who had words of appreciation for the Italian government: "There is complete harmony between France and Italy: we appreciate the…
The premier flew from Brussels to the French capital where in the afternoon he will first meet Prime Minister François Fillon and then the President of the Republic. On the table the preparation of the next European appointments: from the summit with Angela Merkel on Wednesday…
The decisive summit for the fate of the euro opens in Brussels tonight and the tension between the leaders is skyrocketing - The head of the Elysée speaks of a possible "explosion" of Europe, while the chancellor tries to tone it down after the alarm…
After the fears of President Sarkozy, followed by the strong pessimism of the German chancellor Angela Merkel, also the transalpine minister for European affairs, Jean Leonetti, increases the dose: "The euro risks disappearing and it would be a catastrophe not only for Europe but …
The Merkel-Sarkozy plan to bring state budgets under control and strengthen the euro is off to a steep start and Cameron throws a tantrum but Europe no longer has time to prevaricate: either it bets on the single currency and takes steps towards…
Piazza Affari opens higher and then falls back but the European summit to save the euro is starting in a climate of pessimism accentuated by the announcement of S&P to question the triple A of the EU and the banks under observation...
"Crucial but not sufficient in themselves": these are the words with which the director general of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Christine Lagarde, qualified the Franco-German agreement for a new European treaty.
The German Chancellor and the French President want measures against eurozone countries that go astray with public finances to be triggered automatically and inexorably - No to eurobonds, yes to a new treaty and ok…
The chancellor speaks before the Bundestag - "It will take years to resolve the European debt crisis" - But she appears more confident than Sarkozy - European stock markets are gaining, Piazza Affari in the lead - Meanwhile the spread is shrinking…
The President will receive the chancellor early next week: together they will present new proposals to save Europe and probably to amend the Maastricht treaty - The disappearance of the single currency would have dramatic consequences for the French" - "Our debt…
This morning, the infamous photo of Angela Merkel-Nicolas Sarkozy laughing surmounted by the words "He who laughs last will laugh best" - this is the formula chosen by Azimut to launch the Solidità fund, exclusively of government bonds...
According to a statement released by the Italian government, the leaders of France and Germany confirmed their support for Monti, underlining that a possible bankruptcy of our country would cause "a stalemate in the process of European integration with consequences…
Milan, which previously gained more than 2%, is now down - Strong disappointment after the Strasbourg summit between Monti, Merkel and Sarkozy - No strong signals have emerged for short-term management from…
In Strasbourg, after the meeting with Sarkozy and Monti, the chancellor stresses that Eurobonds "are not necessary" - European stock markets remain positive, but give ground - After the shock of the Bund auction deserted by big buyers, it was expected …
The three will meet on Thursday in Strasbourg – The Italian premier: "We don't have a formalized agenda and I think this is the most interesting aspect" – The Eurobonds? “I don't know if we'll talk about it, but I also requested them as…
The tax on first homes in Paris has never been questioned - The Isf, the acronym that identifies property, was reformed last spring: it was substantially reduced, but in the meantime tax breaks have been eliminated for…
The Elysium confirms: next week the new Italian Prime Minister will meet the number one of France and Germany, probably in Strasbourg - The Professor will also participate in the next meetings of Ecofin and the Eurogroup as Finance Minister:…
Votes: 556 yes and 61 no - Permanent consultations with Merkel and Sarkozy - The Premier: "Italy will make a permanent contribution to solving the problems of the euro" - "We need decisions that are not easy and unpleasant in the short term" - "Di powers…
The gap between French bonds and Bunds at its highest since 1989 - But today, after Monti presented the list of ministers, the race has slowed down - The spread, back below 190 bps, still remains…
Even in France, financial speculation has targeted government bonds and the spread is flying - Attali: "The rating of the French public debt is no longer triple A" - The problems arise in the real economy: the comparison…
The French President has announced that in the afternoon he will telephone the President of the Italian Republic, Giorgio Napolitano - The number one of the Quirinale was also contacted yesterday by Barack Obama and in the afternoon he will meet Herman Van Rompuy.
Prime Minister François Fillon announced corrective measures to the 100 billion maneuver to balance the budget in 2016. The pension reform has been brought forward by a year. Government and President salary cuts…
Until now, the US presidency had always been against the financial transaction tax. Instead, in Cannes, in a bilateral meeting on the sidelines of the G20, Sarkozy and Obama reached an agreement
Tonight the meeting with the Greek premier Papandreou, on the sidelines of the G20 in Cannes. French President Sarkozy will also be present. "We have to get to a point where we know what happens now"
Green light for consultation "as soon as possible", perhaps as early as December - Papandreou: "We will give a clear message on our European path and on participation in the euro" - Vote of confidence on Friday - Tonight's meeting in Cannes with Merkel and Sarkozy, not…
Emergency meeting tomorrow between the Greek government, the EU, the IMF, France and Germany - The numbers one in Paris and Berlin say they are: "Determined" - The president of the Eurogroup against Papandreou: "He did not consult anyone before calling the referendum" - Barroso and…
INTERVIEW WITH GIOVANNI FERRI, member of the Banking Stakeholder Group of the EBA - "It is illogical to expect Italian banks to recapitalize themselves due to the risk of Italian sovereign debt: an asymmetric recapitalization based on investments in securities of other countries is more logical…
"Let's hope it unblocks itself as soon as possible", said the prime minister this morning from the screens of Canale 5 - But the Florentine banker retains his seat on the board of the ECB, where Mario Draghi will also arrive in a few days - Sarkozy…
This is the request made to the creditor banks by Vittorio Grilli, head of the European intergovernmental task force - It is a heavy sacrifice, just under three times the 21% set in July - We arrived at this after a…
The French and German premiers underlined in Brussels the need for a tax on financial transactions to feed the State bailout fund without weighing on the ECB - Berlin confident that Italy will commit to reducing public debt
Piazza Affari is now one of the worst-performing stocks in the Old Continent - Merkel and Sarkozy's scolding of Berlusconi weighs in - But the disappointing data from the PMI indices also have a negative influence (indications from purchasing managers…
Piazza Affari down, after a positive opening - In Brussels, Europe has asked for anti-crisis interventions and reforms within 72 hours - Berlusconi hypothesizes raising the retirement age to 67 - Italian public debt faces the test this week from the…
Nothing concrete came out of yesterday's European Council to save the euro - On the other hand, Italy suffers the ultimatum from the EU: implement the measures for growth immediately - Warnings from Merkel, Van Rompuy and Barroso -…
A weekend-long marathon to bring the euro-saving agreement closer that Europe intends to define at next Wednesday's summit in order to avoid default and to present it at the G20 in Cannes on 3 November. Chancellor Markel said…
At last night's meeting between Sarkozy and Merkel, an agreement on the State-saving Fund would not have been reached - Tension continues on the bond market: the Btp-Bund spread has approached 400 bps while French Oats have…
Piazza Affari opens badly - The markets are anxiously awaiting the results of the summit that took place during the night in Frankfurt between Merkel and Sarkozy but remain wary - Farewell to Trichet's three points - Today is a key day for Bank of Italy -…
On the occasion of the farewell ceremony of the outgoing ECB president, Jean-Claude Trichet, the French president Sarkozy and the German chancellor Angela Merkel met by surprise last night. The EU leaders and Mario Draghi were also present, ready…
Positive European price lists in the wake of rumors about the agreement that Sarkozy and Merkel would have found to increase the range of action of the euro area rescue fund (EFSF) - Hopes in the agreement erase the negative effects of Spain's rejection…
The commitment of Germany and France on the recapitalization of European banks by the Cannes summit pleases the markets that fly throughout the Old Continent - Unicredit boom which earns 12,21% - Fiat also did very well (+6,2%) Understanding…
All the price lists are positive in the wake of the agreement between Merkel and Sarkozy for a solution to the debt of European banks - In the afternoon, the positive trend on Wall Street also helps the European stock exchanges - Financial stocks are gaining, especially in…
Piazza Affari opens higher - The project of Germany and France is still vague but is finalized at the next Cannes summit in early November - Meanwhile, Belgium nationalizes its part of Dexia - Asia in two…
On the eve of a new bilateral summit between Merkel and Sarkozy, the two leaders seem distant on the modalities of a possible coordinated intervention at European level to support the banking system. But the need for an agreement is becoming more and more…
The transalpine government forced to review its plans after the EU's call on public debt, currently at 5,7% of GDP (to be reduced to 3% by 2013): growth forecasts drop by half for the next three years …
The TGV turns 30. The French high-speed train was inaugurated on 24 September 1981: following the technological masterpiece and great success with the public (it is considered a national pride: over 1,7 billion passengers in thirty years)…
INTERVIEW WITH SEGOLENE ROYAL - The socialist leader returns to the field in the primaries of the PS and attacks: "Dangerous relations between political power and banking power. Before the States helped the banks, now they are on their knees. It is necessary to guarantee greater…
The Elysée denies rumors of a joint initiative with Germany to try to stop the Greek crisis. But, according to sources close to the transalpine government, the press release was actually being processed in the morning and the decision could only be postponed
These are six ports, several oil companies and some banks - The decision was taken in Brussels to favor the return to normalcy of the North African country, while Gaddafi is still nowhere to be found - Meanwhile it is being held today…
"Better than nothing, but it's ridiculous", underlined this morning the entrepreneur Claude Perdriel, who had asked for more taxes for his category, that of the wealthiest French - He will only bring 200 million euros more per year to the state coffers...
The super-rich French have launched an appeal to Sarkozy: "Tax us", the country needs it - But in reality they pay a low personal income tax rate - And Liliane Bettencourt, at the helm of L'Oréal, must even return 30 million euros to the state …
by Aldo Bernacchi - The Nice-Matin newspaper reports that tourists are tightening their belts but the collapse of the Stock Exchange does not affect the Côte d'Azur that much, which has always focused on real estate as a safe haven par excellence - The buying and selling of…
The text of the letter agreed yesterday by Merkel and Sarkozy speaks of a government for the eurozone, budgetary surveillance and a tax on financial transactions
The coldness of the two giants of the Eurozone for the issue of European bonds able to act as a shield for the most indebted countries emerged from the Paris summit between Sarkozy and Merkel. Steps towards greater integration of economic policies announced…
by Elena Bonanni - In view of the Merkel-Sarkozy summit, two facts reassure the stock markets in Europe and the USA: the announcement of the 22 billion used by the ECB to buy BTPs and Bonos and the $12,5 billion purchase of Motorola…
