Greece has more than two billion euros in its coffers. It is little, if it wishes to continue paying the salaries of its 800,000 civil servants – who were only 400,000 in 1981 to the arrival of the ruling Socialists. To meet its deadlines, the State was to receive in June a slice of eight billion euros of European interest loans. Under the agreements signed, this tranche would be released only after a finding by representatives of the Troika (ECB, IMF, EU) promised that structural reforms were indeed made. As the country is paralyzed by its electoral process since two months, nothing has been done. The financial situation of the Hellenic Republic is particularly critical, and could be declared bankrupt soon June 30

During the week following the elections on May 6, the only ones who seemed not to realize that the country was on the brink policies were, obsessed with their electoral interests. And Alexis Tsipras, the local Mélenchon, who polls promised an increase of his party Syriza three points for a new vote, has consistently refused to make any concessions that would allow a government to obtain a majority in Parliament. "The question now arises that history to each of our politicians is: its priority is it the future of Greece or only the electoral future of his party?", Told us Monday afternoon, the political journalist George Vlavianos.

Fortunately for the country, there is a man who understood that Greece could not afford new elections and the need to try everything to find him a government: President of the Republic payday advance. Skilled negotiator – he was foreign minister from 1985 to 1989 and from 1993 to 1996 – Karolos Papoulias on Monday night proposed a new idea to the leaders of three parties of the center of the political spectrum – PASOK, New Democracy (ND) and Democratic Left (GD) – he had summoned in his office: the formation of a government of technocrats. Fotis Kouvelis, the head of GD, has one condition: an ecumenical support in Parliament, which would include the leftist Syriza.

As he is not sure Tsipras, whose office is decorated with a portrait of Fidel Castro agrees to support such a pro-European government, President Papoulias has reserved two options for the day Tuesday, May 15 At 13 hours, he will receive one on one, Kamenos, the leader of the nationalist right-wing party of "Independents" to try to snatch a possible participation in a government with PASOK and ND. But at 14 hours, he summoned the leaders of the five parties representing the new Greek electoral spectrum – with the exception of KKE Communists and neo-fascist Golden Dawn – to offer them support in Parliament a Government technocrats.

Clearly, this second option, if it was validated, would be better able to calm markets and reassure a little bit of a troika increasingly exasperated

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"Vote and go anyway!" Displays the travel agency Nouvelles Frontieres, "Vote by proxy and win a free night for two nights and get" diffuse the tourist office in Les Sables d'Olonne, "Voting is open its mouth but better "placards at all is a sign of fast food in ten different languages, while the ski resort of Chamrousse proposed his" ski pass citizen "and that the General Council of Essonne offered tickets to a rugby match to persons who have completed their duty to vote. In short, all the slogans that incentives, like ideas, no lack of originality in recent weeks. The objective is twofold: to reduce abstention but also generate additional revenue, or at least ride the wave of presidential elections.  

When the ballot becomes a ski day

The tourist office in Chamrousse (Isère) has understood that he had a vested interest in dragging this track one: "We decided to align the end of the ski season with the day of the first round of presidential elections , by implementing a package to a Euro on presentation of the electoral map duly stamped "says Medhi Kerbati, director of the tourist office. Obviously, he had to get up early to vote at a time and enjoy a sunny day of skiing. The Director welcomes further: "In 2007, we sold between 300 and 350 pass the same day, while on Sunday we have been almost 4,000 packages a day, including 2800 'skipass citizens'." Therefore a boon to the small station with 90 km tracks. It would be even one of the best days of the season.  

Discounts or freebies appreciated

In Roubaix (North), fast food Burger Food Familiy partnered with the association "Brigade civic action" to grant 10% discount for two rounds of elections, upon presentation of the electoral map stamped. The manager, Ahmed Meguedmi, was very satisfied with the effects of operation: "We found that customers who were not usually crossed our doors, especially young people, but our clientele is 80% family time normal. On April 22, traffic on our restaurants increased by 30-40% compared to other Sundays, "he says. An approach more citizen when one remembers that Roubaix had obtained the record abstention in the first round of regional elections in 2010, over 71%. In the first round of this year's presidential, abstention remained high at 31.43%.

In the wake of the fight against abstention, in Arles and Aix-en-Provence (Bouches-du-Rhone), the taxi company and Co-bikes Taco has offered to the two rounds of elections free transport customers to their polling station. Was free from 8h to 13h, and the operation has been very positive as explained Aldric Monteux, co-manager of the company: "We were able to combine a citizen but also environmentally friendly, while trying to reduce the abstention. We have carried twenty, or forty trips. This was especially the elderly or people then cut transport, which would probably not displaced. "  

Campaigns sometimes left fallow

Another tourist office, that of Les Sables d'Olonne (Vendee), capitalized on an extended operation on the four weekends of presidential and legislative elections, of offering a third night for people who have established an attorney. In agreement with a dozen providers, the business case put forward here is quite as indicated Dixte Mathieu, marketing manager of the site of the tourist office: "We launched the operation on March 28 because not only the elections Presidential is a drag but tourism and more at this time we still see a drop in attendance of around 15-20%. It was a way to both promote our destination, and encourage people to vote. "  

The only cloud on the table: because of bad weather, the impact has been almost nil, although the website of the tourist office in question recorded an increase of nearly 17,000 visits over the same period (March 24 to 23 April) compared to last year. The operation, in turn, drained 1600 visits since the beginning of the operation.

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His basic model is a marine motif declined over a tank. But the bit of blue and white Little Marcel preferred the colored stripes printed on a black background on which lies the mark in writing schoolboy.

Imagined in a store of ready-to-wear Grau-du-Roi (Gard), this "Marcel" knows a great climb since its inception in 2005. Now available in 1,500 outlets across the Hexagon, the idea was originally that of a gift for his partner Eric Schieven Linda Leseigneur. A present that had not fatally destined to be reproduced on an industrial scale.

Owned by the couple creator, the company KLS, which operates Little Marcel, employs 45 people and develops, six years after its creation, a turnover "of about 20 million euros, up 20% the previous year, "says commercial director Michel Levy.  

The South, a laboratory

In recent years, the catalog has been enriched and Little Marcel did not remain a prisoner of style nautical wear "left (his) signature." Offering various reasons, always colorful, the brand gingham dresses, swimwear polka dot … Distributed only in stores ready-to-wear at a price of "25 to 35 euros per t-shirt," she wishes to open signs his name in seven cities on the Mediterranean coast and Atlantic to accelerate its development model. All without external capital. "Without the staff, the installation of a shop costs around 300,000 euros," says commercial director.

"The South is our laboratory, advance Michel Levy. The idea is to open stores in areas where we have a mind awareness. "Thus, Hossegor (Landes), Bandol (Var) or Palavas (Hérault) should see the arrival of a store Little Marcel by the summer. "We first want to show us where the season strong on our brands work best, that is to say, in fine weather."

Therefore seasonal stores, an area of ​​100 to 150 square meters, that KLS develop its own before running franchises. "Let's say that eventually a 50-50 mix is ​​a good balance." If the sign function, with an estimated turnover "at the beginning" of € 500,000 per store, "thirty stores are expected to emerge in both years. "

Installed to date on the fishing port of Le Grau du Roi, the warehouse in Little Marcel, whose textiles are machined in Portugal, is planning to move a few miles away in the town of Aigues-Mortes. Soon it will invest a storage center 4000 sqm, against just over 1000 today.

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The possibility of a takeover by the state oil company YPF of Argentina, 57.4% owned subsidiary of Spain's Repsol, has provoked a lively access of diplomatic tension between Madrid and Buenos Aires. "Any aggression against Repsol violating the principle of legal certainty will be taken by Spain as an aggression," said Friday the Spanish Foreign Minister, Jose Manuel Garcia-Margallo, just after having summoned the Ambassador of Argentina.

Detonator of the sudden onset of fever, a meeting Thursday between the Argentine president, Cristina Kirchner, and provincial governors, who must consider the possibility of a joint venture with YPF, that is to say partially nationalized. The Argentine government is pressuring oil companies to increase their domestic production, the country's oil bill last year soared 110% to $ 9.4 billion easy payday loans. Accused of not investing enough, Repsol YPF has been withdrawn in recent weeks 16 oil concessions by half a dozen provinces. Repsol YPF is the leading fuel in Argentina, where it controls 52% of refining capacity and 1,600 service stations. It also represents two thirds of the production of Repsol.

"International plague"

In Madrid, some fear that Buenos Aires does not benefit the situation in which economic weakness is now Spain to advance his pawns. Hence perhaps the force of the reaction. The Spanish Secretary of State to the European Union, Inigo Mendez de Vigo, said that "Argentina (would) become an international pariah," warning "that within the international community, break the rules has a price. " The European Commission called on Argentina to "protect foreign investments on its soil."

With nearly 38,500 hiring managers conducted in 2011 and 39,000 more planned in 2012, APEC confirms that the sales function is still leading the race. Unquestionably, it is one of the engines of job market or non-management frameworks. But in an uncertain period, where companies seek to expand into new markets, priority is given to hunters.

Alice Guy-Bolmin, responsible recruitment and career management, Inmac WStore.

Pierre Lescure: Recruiting is a "coitus … Cadremploi by Pierre Lescure is an emotional, as Jean-Pierre Raffarin that we interviewed last week. This is an emotional, that blends culture journalist with the management culture. Listen to them talk about his relationship with Jean-Marie Messier when he was head of Canal Plus, to understand how it has deteriorated. And when Pierre Lescure, who now heads the Theatre Marigny in Paris, compared to the job interview "coitus" and even "penetration" should not be seen as a sign of perversion or the projection of a follower Promotion sofa. Not at all. Pierre Lescure is a mathematician, in his own way for him, recruiting is like a life together. It should be fertile: 1 + 1 will require a little more than 2 so that the recruitment is successful.  

That's why it gives this advice to candidates: make his point of view. Equal competence, which will make the difference for him? Between two lawyers, two controllers, Lescure will choose a woman or man who has a "perspective" free online credit report. The "view", this is nothing more than a way of seeing the world next to his work.

We understand why "I speak under your control," a term servile and bustles (we all used one day), it exits through the eyes. It is also wary of a driver who has practiced on the road the failure to give way to right that driver will be a bad candidate. In short, we must watch this video to understand why a boss Lescure was adored, loved, regretted when he left Canal Plus.

Pierre Lescure just published by Grasset in collaboration with journalist Sabrina Champagne, a book of memoirs entitled In the baba.

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Barracks, land, old prisons, offices, mansions, forest houses, homes: the state gives each year hundreds of properties it no longer use. These sales it earned 590 million last year. This policy will continue. The State expects to sell 1,870 properties in 2012, 2013 and 2014, for 2.2 billion euros. And everywhere in France (see map).

If sales have accelerated since 2007 (2.8 billion in revenue since then, against 1.8 billion from 2002 to 2006), this is a result of the restructuring of the state initiated by Nicolas Sarkozy. Especially at regional and departmental services of various departments were grouped into two or three entities. Enough free space over the years. The merger of Taxation and Treasury Bercy has the same effect, as the consolidation of the judicial and military maps.

However, over 85% of the gains from these sales were used to renovate or construct public buildings. Only the balance, under 15, reduced the state debt. Playing rules will change, however. Starting this year, 20% of sales (excluding Ministry of Defence in particular) will go to debt reduction. The proportion will reach 30% in 2014.

Another downside: it is often other public, and especially the municipalities, who acquire the assets transferred by the State. Of Commons that value then the operation. Example: the city of Versailles, through the establishment of public land Yvelines, bought at the army barracks in 2011 Pawn in Versailles. The city will create on the site of activity areas and housing. The subject has also become political, presidential forces. Francois Hollande suggested that the state sells its land free of charge to municipalities so that they will develop social housing. Nicolas Sarkozy denies the charge assignment and advocates an acceleration of land sales.

Foreign investors

In Paris, foreign investors are also part. Thus, the former headquarters of Météo France, near the Eiffel Tower, was sold for sixty million to the Russian state, which will build an Orthodox cathedral. Yves Deniaud, UMP deputy chairman of the Real Estate Council of State, has openly on the Qataris, the Russians and Chinese to buy four mansions for sale in the seventh arrondissement. Individuals who are interested in goods, cheaper, in the province can learn about the site of France Domaine which lists properties for sale.

French manufacturers are particularly lagging behind. Sales were down 11.5% in November against a decline of 2% for foreign manufacturers. PSA Peugeot Citroen has suffered a decline of 15.4% over the month due to a decline of 23.4% of sales against 4.9% for Peugeot Citroen. His rival Renault suffered a decrease in sales of 7.2%. The group manages to limit the damage with its Dacia brand, which recorded a 26.9% jump in sales in November against a decline of 13.8% for the Renault brand.He then said that the Franco-Japanese to be careful, particularly with regard to investments. PSA had for its part submitted a conservation plan in late October that passes not delete 6800 jobs worldwide, including over 4,000 in the Hexagon.

At the Paris Stock Exchange, the new integrated seem to investors. Renault won the title at 0.07% to 27.77 euros 9:40, in a market down 0.89%. The action Peugeot loses 0.90% to 13.71 side euros.

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Strategies in all were very pessimistic about the euro a month ago have adopted more moderate judgments fast cash now. "European politicians have given themselves time to solve problems. While Greece is in trouble but it still has until mid-December to collect the necessary financial support, "said John Kicklighter, Currency Strategist at DailyFX.

At Saxo Bank, comments are more incisive. "The sharp depreciation of the euro against the dollar mainly due to the renewed concern about the Italian debt.

Medical nutrition business is the most misunderstood of Danone, which represents only a third of sales of Activia. In annual growth of 10% in four years is the most profitable activity of the group.One that Franck Riboud, Danone CEO, says she has "tremendous potential mechanical unstoppable" because of the aging world population, the spread of diseases such as diabetes and allergies, or the progression of plagues such as cancer and Alzheimer's disease.

This is a world market for $ 8 billion still focus on Europe and the United States. A new hunting ground for agribusiness payday loan lenders. Danone and Nestle also covet the nutrition branch of Pfizer. "We are halfway between food and pharmaceuticals, says Flemming Morgan, claiming first place in Europe at Abbott and Nestle. We develop our products with a pharmaceutical approach, but they are nevertheless food.This is not about to replace drugs but to provide complementary solutions. "Danone has brought his knowledge of consumer tastes and textures by improving products.

Specific segments

These are not sold in supermarkets but in half pharmacies generally prescribed and reimbursed. Administered orally or by means of a tube or a tube, they are also prescribed in hospitals and nursing homes. Faced with GPs overwhelmed and poorly trained in nutrition, Danone is betting on its relations with researchers or with associations to serve as opinion leaders.

Danone has chosen to focus on specific segments. Neocate Infant with his powder, it offers an alternative to milk for babies allergic to cow's milk.