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Spotlight on the end of the French presidency of the Council of the European Union

In July, the French presidency began with a popular event : fireworks celebration on a blue-sparkling Eiffel Tower. As this active presidency draws to a close, Paris invites people to an exhibition in the Nave of The Grand Palais when night falls in December. This festival is dedicated to contemporary artistic creation – photography, film, video or digital media… . If we can say the presidency was undoubtedly efficient on a diplomatic point of view, did the French Cultural Exception leave a mark during these six months?

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Thursday, January 8 2009 By BabelParis - Culture

Rugby world cup : Haughty Frenchy ?

At the eve of the world cup championship, the infatuation of French people for rugby has suddenly exploded. The effusion of the press and of public leaders could even be compared to the liberation of an unspoken passion.

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Sunday, September 16 2007 By Jean-Séb 2.0 - Culture

KING OF THE WORLD

A modest criticism not less subtle

Just like an omniscient narrator, King of the World tells the American imperialistic illusion, avoiding clichés. Have the sons of the Old Europe become the kings of the United States? After watching that film which title had already arrested me, I should say that the debate on “Communautarism” was rather poor and disappointing.

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Friday, July 13 2007 By Jean-Séb 2.0 - Culture

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