While France is currently experiencing peaks in pollution, a report in the United States where draconian laws protect a population well informed and aware of the problem. Washington, for example, has been under surveillance for 25 years. Air quality is analyzed and data is available to citizens. Update on the operation of these measuring devices. Comment on images of traffic in the city alternating with interviews with Bob DAY, environmental specialist, Washington City Council and William GUILLESPY, air quality lawyer.
The issue of gender parity in politics will be debated in the National Assembly on March 11. In order to improve the political representation of women, which is particularly low in France, the government is considering a law mandating women’s quotas in elections, an issue that is controversial. For the next parliamentary elections, the Socialist Party has set a quota of women candidates. Report in Paris at the Mouffetard market, where this morning the socialist candidate Lyne COHEN SOLAL was distributing roses, and at the colloquium "Tomorrow women in march", organised right in the framework of the International Women’s Day on the theme of political parity between men and women. The comment on images of Lyne COHEN SOLAL and the colloquium "Demain les femmes en marche" alternates with the interviews of Lyne COHEN SOLAL, Alain MORELL, PS, Anne-Marie IDRAC, Secretary of State for Transport, and François LEOTARD, President of the UDF, on the principle of quotas.
Nutrition specialists from the elderly gathered in Paris say that muscle maintenance plays an important role in longevity. Comment on images of seniors involved in sports: tennis, Formula 1, cycling, alternating with the interview of Robert BOUCHER (82) and Jeannine (69) and Miriam NELSON, nutritionist, Tufts University (Boston).
Before the Open de tennis de Paris which is due to start next week at the Centre omnisports de Bercy bringing together the greatest champions, several players had teamed up this day with Yannick NOAH who was receiving, for his association "Children of the Earth", children. Commentary on bullet exchanges between André Agassi, Yannick NOAH, and children, and interviews with Yannick NOAH and Wilfrid, apprentice coach.
In the former Yugoslavia, the counting of the election for the collegial presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina of 14 September tramples. Only one million ballots were opened. For the time being, the nationalist leaders, whether Serbian, Croatian or Bosnian, are fuelling the votes in an election whose regularity is disputed. The reaction of Ejup GANIC, Bosnian vice president.
In Carpentras, following and ending the case of the desecration of the Jewish cemetery, the desecraters of the Jewish cemetery were exposed as skinheads. -Telesidewalk. The newspaper merchant "it relieves the people concerned... The truth if it is the truth". - Interview of a passerby "everyone here knows that it is not that". - At the town hall, an interview with Mayor Jean Claude ANDRIEU, whose family had been involved in the case: "6 years of infamy, terrible rumours, unfounded accusations, the city was trampled". - Interview with the investigating judge Sylvie MOTTES, who had been disapproving of the case since 1 April in favour of Marseilles: "the wildest rumours have been heard. Perhaps I was right. I have always been concerned about the proper application of the penal code. I have no bitterness".
The famous Renault 4CV is 50 years old. Enthusiasts have taken the wheel of models kept with love and passion. They show their particular attachment to this model.
Every year for 8 years, the best galette of kings is rewarded. Report at the winner last year, in Saint-Maur (Val de Marne). Commentary on factual images, interviews Christian LEJOURS (pastry chef) and Stéphane HENRY (worker) and micro-sidewalk clients on the meaning of the Epiphany.
Traditional Easter custom in Montrottier in the Rhone: eggs are hidden in the thickets or nooks of the village; the inhabitants of the region come to try to find them. Comments on pictures of locals and tourists looking for hen eggs, alternating with the interview of locals.
The Vatican has published the eleventh Encyclical of John Paul II, entitled "Evangelium Vitae" (Gospel of Life), in which it denounces abortion, euthanasia, contraception, artificial procreation. But this time, it radicalizes the tone and challenges a collective responsibility, that of liberal societies and democratic states. Commentary on images of the Pope signing the encyclical and interview of Bishop-Auxerre, favorable to the encyclical, of Monsignor THOMAZEAU, spokesman of the Vatican for the encyclical, of Christian PERRAS, of the Catholic magazine, who criticizes the content of this encyclical as well as Monsignor GAILLOT, regretting that the Pope does not take into consideration the AIDS epidemic.
President François MITTERRAND has just inaugurated the second phase of the work of the Cité de la musique. After a brief in images showing François MITTERRAND unveiling the unveiling plate, visit the premises in the company of his architect Christian de PORTZAMPARC. The commentary on images of the buildings alternates with the interview of the architect.
An update on the challenges faced by Greek Prime Minister Andreas Papandreou and his government as the country takes over the Presidency of the European Union for six months: the creation of a freeexchange to make the next countries wait to join the Union, the implementation of the Schengen agreements, the establishment of the European Monetary Institute in Frankfurt and the organization of a conference on employment. Commentary on images of archives (bus driver threatening to commit suicide in Athens), illustration (Papanderou government, customs) and infographics.
Agreement concluded in Geneva, between the United States and the European Union which should allow the ratification on 15 December of the final document of the Uruguay Round renewing the Agreement on Tariffs and Trade. Factual images and interview with Leon BRITTAN, who affirms that Europe is "free to pursue cultural policy in the direction it wants to choose". On-site journalist Éric MONIER concludes the report by referring to the impending creation of the WTO, the World Trade Organization.
A "577 manifesto for a parity democracy", promoting gender parity in public and political life, has just been published by the newspaper "Le Monde" and signed by many personalities. Commentary on illustration images (the Chamber of the National Assembly populated by deputies) alternately with interviews with Pierre ARDITI, signatory of the manifesto, and Françoise GIROUD, on the misogyny of political circles and the desire of many women to take care of public affairs.
Preview of Claude BERRI’s film "Germinal" in Lille, in the presence of his actors, the President of the Republic François Mitterrand and the extravagant minors. Images of the event, interviews with director Claude BERRI, one of the RENAUD actors, two extra miners and grandson of Emile Zola, Jean-Claude LEBLOND-ZOLA.
The sculptor CÉSAR exhibits his works in Marseille, the city of his childhood. Images of the sculptures and interview of CÉSAR in the courtyard of the museum, in the midst of its expansions, and visitors questioning the meaning of the works.
For the first time the Eurostar TGV has crossed the Channel Tunnel. Towed by a diesel engine, the TGV did not exceed 30 kilometres per hour. Comment on images of the Eurostar coming out of the tunnel.
Sunday work: SOLDOGA employees in Charente-Maritime, near Royan (17), have chosen to work on Sunday as a volunteer to avoid layoffs. Commentary on factual images and interviews André HOREL (Prefecture General Secretary of Charente-Maritime), Jean-Marie PARENT (volunteer employee) and client microsidewalk.
The Court of Cassation recognized the right of transsexuals to change their marital status. Interview with lawyer Maud MARIN: "This is a victory for transsexuals who will finally be able to live according to their true personality".