France
Cars Torched in ‘Calm’ NYE in France, January 3, 2008, Reuters
372 cars burned New Year’s Eve—down from 396 last year.
A Judge Warns: France Should Prepare for Civil War, December 7, 2007, Brussels Journal
French suburbs have been armed for a long time with caches of quality war weapons.
Riots Point to Racially Divided France, December 3, 2007, AP
In some parts of Paris, there are no white people at all.
Sarko Meets Parents of Murdered Woman, November 30, 2007, Brussels Journal
Turkish rapist murdered woman who resisted.
French Leader: Thug Culture Caused Riots, November 30, 2007, AP
Sarkozy favors harsh penalties, not money, for rioters.
Youths Riot for 3rd Night Outside Paris, November 27, 2007, AP
Violence now more intense than the riots of 2005.
Rioting French Youths Demand ‘Truth’, November 26, 2007, The Australian (Sydney)
The “unassimilated” pillage, torch garages, shops, automobiles.
Contested French Immigration Bill Passes, October 24, 2007, AP
DNA bill passed but is stalled while socialists take it to Constitutional Council.
Humiliation for Le Pen as Party is Forced to Sell HQ, October 10, 2007, Independent (London)
The consequence of going “soft?”
Sarkozy Speechwriter ‘Racist’, October 9, 2007, AFP
Sarkozy: “Colonization is not responsible for all of Africa’s current troubles.”
Dozens of Youths Attack Police Patrol, Set Fire to Community Center in Northeast France, October 5, 2007, AP
“French” rioters also set fire to dozens of parked cars.
France Approves Migrant DNA Tests, October 5, 2007, BBC News
Critics call law racist, claim that genetics is being used as a basis for citizenship.
Sarkozy’s Whirlwind Beginning Fails to Reach Immigrant Suburbs, September 25, 2007, Bloomberg.com
Non-whites in France unimpressed by Sarkozy’s tokenism.
French Plan to Screen DNA of Visa-Seekers Draws Anger, September 21, 2007, Washington Post
Verifying blood kinship of prospective immigrants called “racism.”
France Worried About Shortfall In Deportation Of Illegals, September 13, 2007, AFP
French will try to meet quota of 25,000.
French 'Not Quite Ready' To Elect Minorities To Parliament, June 13, 2007, Expatica
Few black or Arab candidates made it to the run-offs.
Good News For France—Bad News For The Front National, June 12, 2007, BNP
Traditional Le Pen voters continue to defect to Nicholas Sarkozy.
France Sets Quotas For Immigrant Arrests, June 5, 2007, AP
New president Sarkozy wants 25,000 illegal immigrants expelled by the end of the year.
Migrants Offered Money To Go, May 24, 2007, News24 (Cape Town)
French immigration minister wants to increase incentives for voluntary repatriation.
New Ministry Says France Will Not Offer Mass Amnesty To Illegal Immigrants, May 23, 2007, All Headline News
But new policy will “favor” the integration of those who want to come into France.
Sarkozy Stays Ahead After TV Presidential Debate, May 3, 2007, Reuters
Viewers find Sarkozy more convincing during debate.
French Ghettos Mobilise For Election, May 2, 2007, BBC News
Among poor, men oppose Sarkozy, but women like him.
Muslim Women In France Regain Virginity In Clinics, April 30, 2007, Reuters
Suddenly, “I knew her before she was a virgin” is no longer a joke.
France’s Sarkozy Leads Royal For May Election, April 23, 2007, Reuters
Le Pen comes in fourth with 10.5 percent of the vote; immigrants will support Royal in run-off.
Immigration, National Identity Take Center Stage in French Presidential Campaign, April 20, 2007, Chosun Ilbo (S. Korea)
Commentators “alarmed” that national identity and immigration are focus of campaign.
French Asians Reach Out To Election Candidates, April 19, 2007, Expatica
Most Asian voters in France support right-wing candidates.
French Election Is Key Test For Le Pen, April 17, 2007, AP
Le Pen’s views now embraced by mainstream voters and politicians.
French North Africans Want Brakes On Immigration, April 17, 2007, Expatica
Moroccan immigrant: “France’s welfare system has created a culture of layabouts.”
Sarkozy Accused Of Moving Closer To Far-Right Leader Le Pen, April 13, 2007,
Leading French candidate doesn’t like the way Le Pen voters “are made to feel guilty.”
French Election Puts Spotlight On Slums, April 11, 2007,
Immigrant slum dwellers may tip the balance in French presidential elections.
Le Pen Gains As French Presidential Campaign Starts, April 10, 2007, AP
Le Pen will be a force in the April 22 vote.
Jews for Le Pen, April 2, 2007, Haaretz
Jewish doctor: “Le Pen is the best for the Jews of France.”
Riots Enter French Politics, March 28, 2007, Guardian (Manchester)
Hundreds riot, smash windows, loot stores.
French Identity Crisis In Tussle For National Vote, March 27, 2007, Telegraph (London)
Socialist candidate wraps herself in flag; dumps the Internationale.
Court Rules Muhammad Cartoons Not Abusive, March 23, 2007, AP
French court finds newspaper had no intention of insulting Muslims.
Le Pen Secures Place In French Election, March 15, 2007, Expatica (Haarlem, Netherlands)
National Front leader hoping to match or exceed 2000 poll success.
French Candidate Decried on Immigration, March 13, 2007, AP
Wanting to preserve French national identity “rather vile,” says Socialist candidate.
Sarkozy Wants Le Pen In Poll Race, March 6, 2007, BBC News
French electoral rules make it difficult for controversial candidates to get on the ballot.
France’s Le Pen: Longshot Political Bid, February 28, 2007, AP
Many more support him in private than do in public.
Paris Court Takes Up Muslim Cartoon Case, February 9, 2007, Christian Science Monitor
Committment to diversity undermining freedom of speech in France.
Muslims Converts Face Ostracism In France, February 8, 2007, Zee News (India)
Reprisals, humiliations, exclusion, even death sentences follow conversion to Christianity.
French Blacks: J’Accuse Racism, February 5, 2007, Washington Times
60% said they suffered from racism last year.
French Politician Out Over Race Comments, January 29, 2007, AP
Socialist said there were too many black players on the national soccer team.
French Muslim Jailed For Attacking Gynaecologist, January 26, 2007, Reuters
Diversity brings yet another benefit to Paris.
Threatened French Teacher Quits Teaching, January 25, 2007, Jihad Watch
Philosophy professor not sorry calling Mohammed “a merciless warmonger.”
In Officially Colorblind France, Blacks Have a Dream—And Now a Lobby, January 12, 2007, Christian Science Monitor
“To be black and proud—that’s not being anti-French.”
French Judge Bars Group’s Pork Soup Plan, January 8, 2007, AP
Ruling overturns decision of last week.
Hundreds Of Cars Set On Fire In Annual Ritual For Poor Suburbs, January 3, 2007, Times (London)
Many of the vandals are children under the age of 12.
Niger Brings Racism Case Against French Writer, December 20, 2006, Reuters
French groups call for writer to be dismissed and stripped of honors.
Le Pen Plays The Race Card Again, December 14, 2006, Telegraph (London)
National Front leader disappoints with new ad campaign.