France’s interior minister adopts tough stance

Articles discusses the challenges facing President Francois Hollande and his government after his first 100 days in office.

Amongst his supporters there were sharply diverging opinions on how the government reacted to social disturbances amongst young people in Amiens, the Roma issue and the budget deficit.

ESO: Background information: France kicks out Roma, again http://www.europeansources.info/record/france-kicks-out-roma-again/

ESO: Background information: Mixed reviews for Hollande after first 100 days http://www.europeansources.info/record/mixed-reviews-for-hollande-after-first-100-days/

France24, 17.8.12: Amiens riots thrust 'left-wing Sarkozy' into spotlight http://www.france24.com/en/20120816-france-riots-amiens-thrust-french-interior-minister-manuel-valls-spotlight-security

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