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Was Nicolas Sarkozy Hated by French Because He's Jewish?
Bernard Kouchner, the previous foreign minister of France, said that former president Nicolas Sarkozy was widely disliked because of his Jewish origins.
France Confronts Sins of Past — And Present
Francois Hollande recently helped open a Holocaust museum. Can this effort to transmit historical truths overcome the growing intolerance in France?
Hollande Faces Challenge of Winning Over Jews
A French Jewish leader issued a congratulatory message to newly elected President Francois Hollande. But it sounded more like a warning shot, writes Robert Zaretsky.
Le Pen Is Real Winner in Vote in France
The French election is heading to a run-off between Nicolas Sarkozy and Francois Hollande. But the real winner was far-rightist Marine Le Pen, who grabbed 18% of the vote.
Toulouse Tragedy Shows Rhetoric's Danger
Political discourse in France has taken a violent and ugly turn. Now that the Toulouse suspect turns out to be an Al Qaeda adherent, the rhetoric will get only uglier.
French Jews Shaken by Attack
A day after the horrific Toulouse shooting, French Jews are having trouble coming to grips with the worst anti-Semitic attack in the country in decades.
Le Pen's Candidacy, Secured by French-Israeli
We all know politics makes for odd bedfellows. Just how odd, though, was revealed in this morning’s news. The presidential candidacy of Marine Le Pen, leader of the extreme right wing Front National, has just been made possible by a French Israeli citizen.
Weinstein Awarded French Legion of Honor
Harvey Weinstein will be joining Steven Spielberg and Jerry Lewis in the rarified and very small club of Jewish American filmmakers awarded France’s highest cultural distinction, the Legion of Honor.
French Jews Mostly Side With Sarkozy
Unlike Americans, French Jews lean to the right. The 600,000-strong community is not monolithic, but many back Nicolas Sarkozy’s uphill fight for reelection.
Sarkozy Was Mad About Shalit Deal
What made French President Nicolas Sarkozy call Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu a liar? He was reportedly angry about being sidelined from Gilad Shalit release talks.