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Split on euro reveals Jospin's weakness

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The government of new French Prime Minister Lionel Jospin has so far shown a very inconsistent approach to European monetary union. In the run-up to the general election, the Socialist party committed itself to entering the single currency on time, with policy on European monetary union moving away from strict monetarist orthodoxy and towards growth and providing additional employment opportunities. However, European affairs minister Pierre Moscovici has now said that it will be necessary to investigate public finances before France can decide whether to join European monetary union.

Economic policy, Jospin, Lionel, European Monetary System

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Mandelson teases French Left

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UK Minister without Portfolio Peter Mandelson has attended the National Assembly in Paris, France, to debate with Francois Hollande, French Socialist Party General Secretary, the differences and similarities between the policies of Jospinism and Blairism. Both men agreed that the French and UK governments are pursuing similar policies in very different countries. They also agreed that Blair and Jospin have a lot in common. Observers believe that France and the UK increasingly see themselves as friendly rivals.

United Kingdom, Mandelson, Peter, Hollande, Francois

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Journalists riding on tank killed in ambush

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A group of six journalists came under attack from Taliban troops as they were riding on a tank belonging to Afghanistan's opposition Northern Alliance. Three of the journalists, two from France and one from Germany, were killed.

Public affairs, Civil Conflict, Military Action, Afghanistan, Military policy, Civil war, Military operations, War victims, Journalists, Taliban

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