At ENA, the traditional "finishing school" for France's senior officials, Ms Royal met Francois Hollande.
As for France's banks, they have also been retreating back to their home market.
That compared with just 11.8% for France and 7.2% for the U.S., he said.
Both fought hard to keep European subsidies for France's cosseted farmers and to protect national champions.
Gill said they had a 35m Euro bid for France striker Karim Benzema refused.
And the cost to the state is far lower than for France or Britain.
Experienced Stade Francais front-row forward Marconnet has not played for France since the 2007 Six Nations.
Wenger is annoyed that Henry, 29, has played so many games for France this season.
The Dutch were by far the angriest at the fiscal let-off for France and Germany.
For France, Europe offers a means of managing German power and projecting Gallic influence.
Which is why the election in Iraq was in some ways so awkward for France.
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For France, on the other hand, it is a way of enhancing a diminished post-imperial role.
In doing so his name will be added to the list of Welsh players heading for France.
For France, the loss marks a new chapter in its tortured recent history at major soccer tournaments.
Austerity will come at a high price in terms of economic growth for France and for Europe.
His government gave them temporary documents and watched them head for France, as he knew they would.
"It's not a surprise, " Christian Mallard, a senior foreign analyst for France Television, said at the time.
For France, in particular, there is a growing risk that it will lose its AAA credit rating.
"It's not a surprise, " said Christian Mallard, a senior foreign analyst for France Television, said of the developments.
For France he is an ally in his demands that Germany do more (eg, enlarge the rescue fund).
The two rivals in the disputed leadership contest for France's conservative opposition have been called to face-to-face talks.
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However, the blame for France's decline as an art market cannot all be laid on its musty auctioneers.
But Agnel powered past 400m individual medal winner Lochte for France to win in three minutes 9.93 seconds.
He eloquently stood up for France against the might of the US superpower and its Anglo-Saxon ally Britain.
Many others, in a new generation of African leaders, also no longer have the deep affinity for France.
As for France, despite the expense of maintaining this outpost, it is clearly reluctant to leave the Pacific.
You could find similar dates for France, Germany, Italy, China, Russia and any other country that catches your interest.
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There were also wins for France's Jo-Wilfried Tsonga, Italy's Andreas Seppi, Belgium's David Goffin and eighth seed Richard Gasquet.
Competitive forces unleashed by the euro will, he reckons, raise efficiency and so be good for France and Europe.
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