Francois Mitterand

From One Francois to the Next: A Look at France's Leadership

Kyle Jarrard | Posted 05.09.2012

Kyle Jarrard

Now comes l'autre François, a breath of fresh air and dignity, with a bit of Tonton in his folded-arms repose and sweet-boy smile. But is he for real, complete with spine? Can he lead the way with a pro-growth banner held high?

How EU Ideologues Destroyed the Hopes of a Generation

Rory Fitzgerald | Posted 05.01.2012

Rory Fitzgerald

The older generation, traumatised by war, have bequeathed to young Europeans a landscape of joblessness and economic chaos, within which extreme political ideologies are flourishing.

France: United in Grief, but for How Long?

Symi Rom-Rymer | Posted 05.26.2012

Symi Rom-Rymer

In recent decades, French society has become increasingly divided. Social ills have become more increasingly apparent but little has been done to address them.

World Leaders Fight Cancer

Posted 04.23.2012

As Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez announces that he is returning to Cuba for cancer treatment, HuffPost World takes a look at other world leaders wh...

French Former First Lady Danielle Mitterrand Dies At 87

AP | By JAMEY KEATEN | Posted 03.26.2012

PARIS -- Well before the Occupy movement took on Wall Street, the former first lady of France, Danielle Mitterrand, was leading the charge against cap...

Strauss-Kahn -- Stylistically Challenged?

Christopher Strong | Posted 11.13.2011

Christopher Strong

Basically the French mindset is: "We don't care who you screw, as long as you don't screw up on the job." The exact opposite of the American perception.

HuffPost Review: Farewell

Marshall Fine | Posted 05.25.2011

Marshall Fine

Carion's Farewell is that rare surprise -- a political thriller that's more about the emotional components of espionage than it is about the adrenalized mechanics of an operation.