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Vol. 15.03 / March 2015 Vol. 15.03 News From France March 2015 A free monthly review of French news & trends Strong French support for the White House Summit to Counter Violent Extremism © Samuel Tribollet French Minister of Interior Bernard Cazeneuve speaks with U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry at the White House Summit to Counter Violent Extremism, held on February 18 and 19 in Washington, D.C. Mayor of Paris Anne Hidalgo was also in the U.S. capital on the occasion of this conference. For more on the Summit, see page 2. From the Ambassador’s Desk: A message from Gérard Araud Dear Friends, top priority for both France and America, the two countries inside In the ensuing weeks of the devastating attacks in Paris, just have not ceased cooperation in a number of other important days after another series of violence in Copenhagen, France sectors, particularly business, economy, science and technol- Current Events 2 and America have not ceased their bilateral efforts to combat ogy. Business France, a new government agency launched at Summit to Counter Violent Extremism terrorism. In that context, we have received the beginning of this year, was created ex- Interview with the Expert 3 a number of French officials in Washington pressly to foster foreign growth and invest- CEO of Cartier North America to discuss the best actions that our two ment in France. Whether we look at Alexion countries may take to protect our citizens. Pharmaceuticals, which recently decided to In Depth: Foreign Investment 4 On February 9 and 10, Minister of Jus- open its first center for Research and Devel- Launch of Business France tice Christiane Taubira visited Washington, opment located outside the U.S. in Paris, or 6 D.C. and New York, where she met with her Cartier, a French brand established for well Business & Technology Ambassador Araud visits Boston counterpart, Attorney General Eric Holder, over 100 years in the U.S. which just hosted as well as José Luis Insulza, Secretary Gen- an event at the embassy this past month, it Culture & Society 7 eral of the Organization of American States is clear that France and America’s econo- Marion Cotillard in Los Angeles and NGOs. Just one week later, Minister of mies continue to benefit from partner- © SDG France & America 8 Interior Bernard Cazeneuve travelled to ships between companies from our two Mardi Gras celebrations in Louisiana Washington to attend the governmental meetings of the countries. White House Summit to Combat Violent Extremism. Mayor Throughout the U.S., there is much more that our two of Paris Anne Hidalgo was also in Washington for part of the countries have to be excited about. This past month, I visited event, which convened representatives from major cities all Boston, where I spoke to the board of MIT-France, an exciting over the world in the interest of finding common solutions to program that sends students from the Massachusetts Insti- News From France current terrorist threats. I was pleased to witness the strength tute of Technology to conduct research with top companies A free monthly review of French news & trends of bilateral cooperation between France and the U.S. right and labs in France. 3,000 miles away in Los Angeles, 13 French here in Washington, and reassured that our countries remain films and co-productions were nominated for the 87th Acad- vehemently determined to preserve peace and democratic emy Awards on February 22, of which two received Oscars. NFF is also available online at: www.ambafrance-us.org ideals in the face of the grave threats posed by Daesh (ISIL) No matter the accomplishment, I am consistently proud of www.facebook.com/FranceInTheUS and other terrorist groups, at home and abroad. the strong bonds that exist between France and America, @franceintheus While preserving the security of our citizens remains a throughout both difficult and celebratory times. NFF current events en bref Minister of Interior Bernard Minister of Justice Christiane Taubira visits the U.S. Cazeneuve meets with San Francisco tech companies France and the United States to protect citizens fol- lowing the recent attacks in Paris. “Both of our coun- On February 20, French Minister of Inte- tries have been stricken by terrorism. But we are also rior Bernard Cazeneuve visited San Fran- © Samuel Tribollet very willing to fight together, so we are increasing cisco to meet with officials from Apple, cooperation between our countries,” said Minister Google, Facebook, and Twitter and urge Taubira following their meeting. In that regard, the them to amplify their efforts in combat- two officials spoke about the Global Summit to Coun- ing violent extremism on the Internet. ter Violent Extremism in Washington, D.C. which took As major influencers in the digital place on February 18. Minister Taubira also met with economy, these companies play a vi- José Miguel Insulza, Secretary General of the Orga- tal role in securing Internet pathways nization of American States, to speak about criminal against extremist propaganda and ter- cooperation with Latin American countries. Addi- rorist recruiting networks. Minister Caze- tionally, they examined how antiterrorism penal poli- neuve stressed the importance of trust cies of France compare with the American efforts to and open dialogue among prominent combat terrorism. communications platforms so as not to In an appearance on Andrea Mitchell Reports, Min- infringe on citizens’ right to privacy, stat- ister Taubira emphasized the importance of respect- ing that “the fight against terrorism must Minister Taubira met with her U.S. counterpart, Attorney ing human rights while fighting against terrorism, not create a detriment to private life.” General Eric Holder, at the Justice Department. stating, “Our challenge is first to preserve our citi- Apple, Google, Facebook, and Twitter zens’ security, and at the same time, not to sacrifice were invited to Paris for an April meet- democracy.” ing to intensify relations in the digital On February 9 and 10, French Minister of Justice On February 10, Minister Taubira gave a speech community and establish a mutual code Christiane Taubira paid a visit to Washington, D.C. to the Counter-Terrorism Committee at the United of conduct to combat global terrorism and New York, where she addressed mutual efforts Nations Security Council in New York and met with through Internet platforms. made by France and the United States to combat ter- permanent representatives of the Sahel countries to rorism and discrimination, and to ensure the rule of speak with them about France’s actions in the region. 57 WWII veterans awarded law. Prior to her departure for France, the Minister of Jus- Legion of Honor in Hawaii On February 9, Minister Taubira met with her tice took the opportunity to visit Ground Zero and American counterpart Attorney General Eric Holder the National September 11 Memorial to pay tribute From January 21 to 23, French Consul at the Justice Department to discuss joint efforts of to the victims of 9/11. General in San Francisco Pauline Car- mona presented the Legion of Honor French officials at Global Summit to Counter Violent Extremism to 57 veterans in Hawaii. In ceremonies which took place on the Big Island, Minister Cazeneuve met with Attorney General Eric Maui and Oahu, Ms. Carmona present- Holder and Secretary of Homeland Security Jeh John- ed decorated veterans from the 442nd son, as well as Lisa Monaco, President Barack Obama’s Regimental Combat Team and the © Mairie de Paris Advisor on Homeland Security and Counter Terrorism. 100th Infantry Brigade with this honor At the Summit, the Minister gave a speech entitled for their bravery and courage in service. “Understanding Violent Extremism Today,” where he The Legion of Honor isn’t the first spoke about the steps that France is taking to prevent award this unit has received, as they further attacks, including increasing domestic securi- played a major role in liberating France ty and intelligence and mobilizing government agen- from Nazi occupation. The Japanese- cies to prevent radicalization of individuals. Minister American, or Nisei, veterans of both Cazeneuve expressed his gratitude to all those who the 442nd and 100th Battalions not have supported the French community, saying, “I only overcame an extremely high casu- Mayor of Paris Anne Hidalgo, who attended the Global would like. to thank you warmly on behalf of France alty rate, but valiantly served their time Summit to Counter Violent Extremism on February 18. and the French people for your gestures of solidarity while their family members were being during that ordeal. I salute our American hosts, and interned. particularly John Kerry, for their unwavering support.” During a speech at the West Hawaii Following recent attacks around the world—no- During her time in Washington, Mayor Hidalgo State Veterans Ceremony, Consul Gen- tably in Paris, but also Ottawa, Sydney, and Copen- met with various public officials, including her U.S. eral Carmona thanked the veterans for hagen—the White House organized a Summit for counterpart Muriel Bowser, Mayor of Washington, their service by saying, “The people of Countering Violent Extremism, which was held on D.C., and Charles Rivkin, Assistant Secretary of State France have not forgotten. Their chil- February 18 and 19 in Washington, D.C. Gathering for Economic and Business Affairs and former U.S. dren and grandchildren have not for- leaders from around the world, this conference high- Ambassador to France. When speaking to attendees gotten. They will never forget.” lighted efforts being made both domestically and of the Summit at the White House, Mayor Hidalgo Admiral Harry B. Harris Jr. spoke at internationally to prevent extremists and their sup- stressed that “without values of tolerance a city like the ceremony to honor the veterans porters from radicalizing, recruiting, or inspiring indi- Paris would not exist,” and addressed measures that in Honolulu, and expressed a similar viduals or groups in the United States and abroad to France has taken to promote an inclusive city in the sentiment of gratitude: “each and ev- commit acts of violence.
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