A report dedicated to the sale of mobile phones in large stores that will now offer their brands and packages. Testimony from Hervé SKORKNIK, Darty’s general manager, Sébastien LE BARON, head of department at Auchan, and Bruno CABASSO, head of "Carrefour Mobile".
Presentation of the results of the 2005 census of the French population. Commentary on illustrated images and explanatory cards alternating with the interview of Hervé LE BRAS, of the Ecole des Hautes Etudes en Sciences Sociales.
Carlos GHOSN is extremely popular in Japan, his record at the head of Nissan is very positive but still little publicized in France. Report on the reactions of Renault employees after the arrival of new CEO Carlos GHOSN at the head of the Renault Nissan alliance, the world’s 4th largest automotive group. Comment on factual images of Carlos Ghosn in France and Japan, of the Renault plant in Flins, of a press conference of the new CEO with Louis SCHWEITZER. Interviews with employees at the Renault plant in Flins.
Presentation of the government’s plan for a tax amnesty to encourage the repatriation of French expatriate capital, such as that of Germany and Italy. Comments on illustration images alternately with an interview with Dieter EBELING, director of the BPA press agency, and François-Xavier MICHELOUP, financial advisor in Switzerland.
Report devoted to the unitary slogan launched today by seven unions in the hospital sector to say no to the privatization of hospitals. They call for the withdrawal of the Hospital 2007 plan. The comments on images of the event organized in Paris and of Jean François Mattei presenting his project at a colloquium at the National Assembly alternate with the interview of Irène LEGUAY, Secretary General Sud Santé, Patrick PELLOUX, President of the Association des médecins urgentistes hospitaliers and Jean François MATTEI, Minister of Health, Family and Persons with Disabilities.
At the Bourget Air Show, on the sidelines of the in-flight presentations, a severe trade war continues between the two major world manufacturers, the American Boeing and the European Airbus. In this competition, Airbus has just scored a point with the control of 41 wide-body aircraft, 21 of which will be very large European A380 aircraft. Commentary on factual images and interviews Noël FORGEARD (President of Airbus) and Randy BASELER (Vice President Boeing Civilian Aircraft Marketing).
After 27 years of service, the Concorde landed in Roissy for the last time. Thousands of fans gathered near the tracks to pay their respects. The commentary on images of the landing of the Concorde, the crowd that came to applaud him and the passengers embarking on board alternates with the interviews of Georges COLSON and François THOQUET, passengers of the last flight, and Pierre-Henri GOURGEON, Executive Director Air France.
Report devoted to mobilization for demonstrations against the pension reform project. Comment on factual images and infographic showing the marches in France, and the demonstration that took place in Paris, alternating with interviews of participants, trade union activists, as well as Marc BLONDEL, FO, and Bernard THIBAULT, CGT.
In Davos (Switzerland), all the gotha of high finance, international trade and industry is found in the internationally renowned Swiss resort. What does it cost to attend this forum? The entrance ticket is 27,500 euros per person, without the accommodation fee. Commentary on factual images and interviews Louis SCHWEITZER (CEO of Renault), Jean-Louis GERGORIN (EADS Vice-president), and François LOOS (Minister for Foreign Trade).
This morning, in the Council of Ministers, the draft law designed to relax the 35 hours. It will be examined at the beginning of October in Parliament. In practice, this is a possible return to 39 hours of work per week. Without amending the Aubry law on the reduction of working time, the government’s bill allows employers to bypass it through overtime, which is less costly and more numerous. Comment on illustration images and explanatory infographic.
Report devoted to the presentation of the collection ready to wear autumn-winter 2009 of the house of sewing Balenciaga. Artistic director of the brand, Nicolas GHESQUIERE, provides retouches of models he designed. Commentary on images of the workshops followed by a short interview with the designer explaining that he was inspired by a print from the archives of the dresses designed by Cristobal Balenciaga, then images of the parade followed by the interview of Salma HAYEK, American actress.
In order to overcome the effects of the financial crisis, the French State decided to inject ten and a half billion euros into six of the largest private banks in France. Thanks to this recapitalization plan, the Minister of Economy, Christine LAGARDE, wants the banks to reopen the credit tap for businesses and households. A commentary on illustrations and infographics alternates with the interview of Christian NOYER, Governor of the Bank of France, and microsidery of a passerby.
Report on the fall in stock exchange prices. Report on the situation at the close of the stock exchange in France and England. Commentary on factual images and microsidewalk of bank employees in Paris and seller in London.
A one-day story about a trader in France, from the opening to the close of the stock exchange. The commentary on factual images alternates with interviews with Parisian traders including Olivier LAZARD, PD-G of Olympia Capital Market.
Report on the 35-hour reform bill. The legal working time will be maintained at 35 hours but companies will be able to increase it according to agreements with the unions. Commentary on images of illustrations, infographics and facts alternating with interviews with the Minister of Labour, Xavier BERTRAND, and the trade unionist Jean-Christophe LE DUIGOU, secretary general of the CGT.
Reports in China, devoted to the consumption of the new Chinese middle classes. This consumption helps the growth to exceed 10%. The new rich Chinese Alternation of images of Beijing and Chinese racing, and interviews of Lin YIXIANG, president of the company TX Investment Consulting and Yves CARCELLE, CEO of Louis Vuitton.
Report on the occasion of the sale this evening in the Orange shops of Apple’s new multimedia phone, the iPhone. At the same time, phone, ballast, camera and internet browser, the Iphone is equipped with a touch screen, which allows access to all its functions. Apple has signed an exclusive distribution agreement with Orange, for the distribution of the Iphone, with commercial clauses unprecedented in France. Without subscription, its price is 749 euros. Interview with Laurent CLAUSE, Editor-in-Chief of "SVM Mac", Alexis HELCMANOCKI, Director of the IPSOS Telecom Division
Report on the popularity of Apple’s new mobile phone, the iPhone. In France the official launch is scheduled in three weeks but many people have already bought it on the internet or in the United States. With interviews with Jean Sébastien DELIGNY and François CHANEY, buyers of the device, Anicet MBIDA, editor-in-chief of the journal 01 Informatique, and Alice HOLZMAN, marketing director Orange France.
Report on the government’s concern about the risk of contamination by the American stock market crisis of the French economy, in which credit is the engine of growth for businesses. Interviews with Steve BURGGRAF, Iconeweb-Croissance Plus company, Geoffroy BRAGADIR, founder of Empruntis.com, and Marc TOUATI, economist, president of ACDE.
All financial markets have fallen sharply, from China to the United States via Paris. What exactly happened? Is this an irrational movement or a heavier trend that would reflect the fear of investors after several years of strong growth? Comment on factual images and interviews Laurent VALLEE, private management Richelieu Finances, and Major TENG, Chinese investment analyst.