Tag Archives: François Mitterrand

Rendezvous in 2050

Posted on 17 October 2010 by craigjameswilly

I can’t resist linking to this article from Rue89 on the revelation  that François Mitterrand, then Minister of Justice and supposed lifelong opponent of the death penalty, assented to the execution of 45 Algerians at the beginning of the war … Continue reading →

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Did Kohl Give Up the Deutsche Mark for East Germany?

Posted on 12 October 2010 by craigjameswilly

Der Spiegel has a long, in-depth article covering Franco-German machinations on the eve of German Reunification. Specifically, it deals with an alleged “deal” between François Mitterrand and Helmut Kohl tying German unity to the abandonment of the Deustche Mark.  Everyone … Continue reading →

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