Tag Archives: France
Japan’s Great Expectations
By TOMOMI YOSHIHAMA Published: December 12, 2009 TOKYO — Last week, the Japanese delegation submitted their draft resolution. Their position aligns with the EU countries, mainly France and the UK. The Japanese Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama has stated that Japan … Continue reading
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“The Leaking Tap”
By NATASHA SCHOU Published: December 8, 2009 WASHINGTON — In an anonymous tip sent under an alias to The New York Times late last week, this person alleges he overheard the meeting of the United States delegation discussing the forthcoming … Continue reading
Filed under Newsflash, Permanent 5 Delegations
France Calls for a New Environmental Organization
By HAYLEY MIREK Published: December 5, 2009 PARIS — The French team of delegates for the upcoming Climate Summit have been busy in the run up to the 16th. In the past month, France has had major meetings with European … Continue reading
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The EU Position Mobilizes as the Chess Pieces Begin to Move
By NATASHA SCHOU Published: December 3, 2009 LONDON — Sources from within the negotiating delegations have conjectured that France will be submitting their own resolution with the UK, Croatia, Austria and Turkey, with the possibility of a sixth, as co-signatories. … Continue reading
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Country Profile: France
Background: France is a European nation of around 65.1 million people. It is currently ranked as the eighth wealthiest country in the world in terms of GDP. In addition, France is a member of the G8 and is a very … Continue reading
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