/tags/francois-hollande Francois Hollande en-US Copyright KUNC/Community Radio for Northern Colorado 2020 Fri, 26 Jul 2013 14:02:00 GMT /npr-news/2013-07-26/if-you-think-the-french-president-is-stupide-just-say-so France's parliament has bowed to European Union pressure and removed a 130-year-old ban on "offending the head of state." Fri, 26 Jul 2013 14:02:00 GMT /npr-news/2013-07-26/if-you-think-the-french-president-is-stupide-just-say-so Scott Neuman /npr-news/2013-07-01/eu-officials-question-kerry-on-unacceptable-spying-claims Allegations that the U.S. had spied on EU offices in Washington and New York emerged this weekend. European officials say the incident could endanger trade talks. Mon, 01 Jul 2013 13:34:00 GMT /npr-news/2013-07-01/eu-officials-question-kerry-on-unacceptable-spying-claims Bill Chappell /npr-news/2013-05-17/french-president-signs-same-sex-marriage-into-law Parliament had passed the legislation in April, but the main opposition party challenged its constitutionality. A ruling by the Constitutional Council on Friday paved the way for President Francois Hollande's official blessing. Sat, 18 May 2013 05:51:00 GMT /npr-news/2013-05-17/french-president-signs-same-sex-marriage-into-law Dana Farrington /2013-05-02/france-to-auction-wine-from-cellar-of-presidential-palace The presidential palace will auction off 1,200 bottles of its finest wines — some worth almost $3,000. It hopes to raise more than $300,000 Thu, 02 May 2013 08:00:00 GMT /2013-05-02/france-to-auction-wine-from-cellar-of-presidential-palace /npr-news/2013-04-19/french-family-set-free-after-cameroon-kidnapping France said discreet talks to free the family had been ongoing but that no ransom was paid. Fri, 19 Apr 2013 17:07:00 GMT /npr-news/2013-04-19/french-family-set-free-after-cameroon-kidnapping Scott Neuman /2013-04-10/family-in-mali-eats-french-presidents-camel When French President Francois Hollande came for a visit, Mali's government gave him a camel. Unable to transport the camel home, Hollande left it with a local family who then ate it. Embarrassed officials have promised Hollande a new camel. Wed, 10 Apr 2013 10:48:00 GMT /2013-04-10/family-in-mali-eats-french-presidents-camel /npr-news/2013-04-09/mali-will-give-frances-francois-hollande-a-new-camel-after-the-first-was-eaten Mali gave Hollande a camel as a thank you for sending troops to repel Islamist fighters from the country. Unfortunately that camel ended up a stew. Tue, 09 Apr 2013 21:48:00 GMT /npr-news/2013-04-09/mali-will-give-frances-francois-hollande-a-new-camel-after-the-first-was-eaten Eyder Peralta /npr-news/2013-03-28/french-president-tries-again-for-tax-on-rich In a TV interview, Francois Hollande said companies that pay workers more than 1 million euros will see the tax on those salaries increase to 75 percent. The announcement comes as the Socialist leader battles plummeting approval ratings. Thu, 28 Mar 2013 21:57:00 GMT /npr-news/2013-03-28/french-president-tries-again-for-tax-on-rich Krishnadev Calamur /npr-news/2013-02-02/vive-francois-hollande-frances-president-visits-mali Francois Hollande visits the northern city of Timbuktu six days after French and Malian troops liberate it; he says France is prepared to hand over command of the battle against Islamists in Mali to an African-led military force. Sat, 02 Feb 2013 15:14:00 GMT /npr-news/2013-02-02/vive-francois-hollande-frances-president-visits-mali Korva Coleman /2013-01-07/competitive-advantage-could-force-french-labor-changes French President Francois Hollande has vowed to improve his country's competitiveness. But to better compete, France has to overhaul its labor market, and some hard-earned workers' rights and privileges could be lost. Mon, 07 Jan 2013 09:00:00 GMT /2013-01-07/competitive-advantage-could-force-french-labor-changes Eleanor Beardsley