Reportage. The head of state Nicolas Sarkozy has been reassuring vis-à-vis hospital staff, who have been expressing their dissatisfaction for weeks regarding the law on the reform of hospitals. In a speech he held today at the presentation of the report of the Marescaux Commission on Hospital and University Centres (CHU), he said that no one wanted the hospital to become a business and announced that they wanted to counterbalance the power of directors by a collegial leadership. This advance is not entirely satisfactory to health workers as it concerns only HUCs. Commentary on images of a demonstration of the medical corps of 28 April 2009 alternating with an extract of the speech of Nicolas SARKOZY and with the interview of Professor Olivier LYON-CNEA, neurologist at the hospital of the Pitié-Salpétrière.
Report dedicated to the launch of the iPad. Presentation of Apple’s latest creation, an ultra-thin tablet with a touch screen offering access to multimedia content. The report consists of a commentary on factual images and illustrations alternating with the interviews of Laurent CLAUSE, editor-in-chief of SVM Mac and Nicolas BEYTOUT, director of the group "Les Echos".
A report on the success of low-cost stores and the economic motivations of customers. Conversely some do not want to do their shopping there. Comment on factual images alternating with the reactions of several customers.
Presentation of rescue plans for the financial system in the United States and France and at their real cost to taxpayers. The plan "Paulson" plans to borrow dollars from the Middle East and China in exchange for Treasury bills. As for the 22 billion euros promised by the French government to finance businesses, they already exist at the Caisse des Dépôts on savings accounts. The commentary on factual images, illustration and infographics alternates with the interview of Xavier TIMBAUD (OFCE).
The American insurance giant, AIG, is on probation, close to bankruptcy. Comment on factual and illustrative images, micro-sidewalk and interviews with Art CASHIN, MBS financial department, Edouard D'ARCHIMBAUD, French trader at Lehman Brothers, and Jack REYNOLDS, English trader at Lehman Brothers. Martine LAROCHE-JOUBERT in position.
Report on the difficult situation of the French economy and its consequences: downward revision of growth forecasts and increase of the public deficit in 2008. However, the government is currently rejecting the implementation of a rigorous plan. Comments on images of illustration alternating with the interview of Christine LAGARDE, Minister of Economy, Industry and Employment, an extract of the statement at the Assembly of François HOLLANDE, first secretary of the PS, and François FILLON, Prime Minister, and an interview with Xavier TIMBEAU, from the French Economic Monitoring Centre (OFCE).
The stock exchanges of the major capitals of the world are worried about the situation of the American economy, the CAC 40 index loses points. It is the backlash of the mortgage crisis in the United States since August 2007, which puts the banks in difficulty, they lose money, so they lend less, it is a recession situation. Commentary on factual images and interviews Franck DALIBOT, NATIXIS company, and René DEFOSSEZ, economist.
Report devoted to the mode of consumption of the mobile telephony of the French. The market is uncompetitive because the three incumbent operators always share the bulk of the pie, but since May, it is finally possible to change operators quickly while keeping their number. The commentary on illustration images and infographic images alternates with a micro-sidewalk with users and with the interview of Edouard BARREIRO, "UFC Que Choisir".
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.