Socialists Can't Escape Strauss-Kahn Fallout

If Dominique Strauss-Kahn's arrest on sexual assault charges drags on, it will be a daily embarrassment for the Socialists. IMF head Dominique Strauss-Kahn's arrest is quite a shock for the French political class and public. Strauss-Kahn is often perceived as arrogant; he’s certainly not someone …

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Written by Jean Granville on Monday May 16, 2011

Sex Assault Charge Shocks France's Socialists

IMF head Dominique Strauss-Kahn’s arrest for sexual assault pretty much puts an end to his candidacy for 2012 and has thrown the Socialist party into turmoil. IMF head Dominique Strauss-Kahn’s arrest for sexual assault pretty much puts an end to his candidacy for 2012, and possibly to his career …

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Written by Jean Granville on Sunday May 15, 2011

Mitterrand's Disastrous Legacy

Thirty years ago this week, François Mitterrand's victory ushered in a period of Socialist policies which France is still struggling to undo. Thirty years ago this week, on May 10th 1981, François Mitterrand was elected president of France. For French socialists, it’s an event to be commemorated. …

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Written by Jean Granville on Wednesday May 11, 2011