It's May '68 again, and again
To this eternal theme, Paris-based British writer Andrew Hussey brings a new twist in an article that focuses on “the unlikely figurehead of this new popular revolt” – Olivier Besancenot, leader of the NPA (New Anti-Capitalist Party). Contesting the European elections in early June, its impact should be a statistically insignificant 4.5%. As a cultural phenomenon, however, it attracts celebrity supporters including footballer Franck Ribéry and director Ken Loach. More importantly, for 40% French youth, turning away from mainstream politics, it’s the favourite political choice. Something of a “cultural revolution,” the NPA, says one militant “understands this generation better. (…) They know we will never have proper jobs.” “The NPA may not change the world,” concludes Hussey, “but it is already changing French society.”
Two camps, two theories, and two visions of France: 18 years after the massacre of 800,000 Tutsis, the precise role played by Paris is still the subject of heated debate, fueled by the findings of successive criminal investigations. 
Agree to new austerity measures or risk being kicked out of the eurozone: that’s the alternative presented to Athens on the day the euro group is meeting. It’s a situation Greek politicians have failed to avoid, regrets To Vima. 
At a time when Athens is still involved in debt restructuring negotiations with its private creditors, Neelie Kroes’ recent allusions to a Greek exit from the euro are a sign that European leaders are intent on preparing the terrain for such an eventuality.