2014 in France

none 2014 The following is a list of events from the year 2014 in France. Incumbents President – François Hollande (Socialist) Prime Minister – Jean-Marc Ayrault (Socialist) (until March 31), Manuel Valls (Socialist) (starting April 1) Events January 6 January – Workers at a Goodyear tyre factory in Amiens hold two executives hostage after it was announced that Goodyear was to close the plant with a loss of more than 1,000 jobs. The executives are released the following afternoon.https://www.theguardian.com/world/2014/jan/07/goodyear-executives-released-hostage-french-workers Goodyear executives released after being held hostage by French workers The Guardian Guardian Media Group London Kim Willsher 7 January 2014 29 January 2014 10 January Closer magazine runs a story alleging that François Hollande is having an affair with actress Julie Gayet. In a statement, Hollande says he "deeply deplores the attacks on the principle of respect for privacy, to which he, like every citizen, has a right". The story is later removed from the magazine's website.https://www.theguardian.com/world/2014/jan/10/magazine-francois-hollande-affair-website Magazine promises to remove claims of François Hollande affair from website The Guardian Guardian Media Group London Kim Willsher 10 January 2014 29 January 2014 François Hollande's partner, Valérie Trierweiler, is admitted to hospital for "rest and a few tests" following the affair allegations.http://www.france24.com/en/20140112-french-president-partner-hospital-affair-valerie-trierweiler/ France's First Lady hospitalised after Hollande affair claims France 24 13 January 2014 29 January 2014 She remains hospitalised until 18 January.https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-25795844 Hollande partner Valerie Trierweiler leaves hospital BBC News 18 January 2014 29 January 2014 16 January – A protester calling for a political upheaval unloads a large mound of manure outside the Palais Bourbon from a lorry before being detained by police.https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/hollande-subject-to-dirty-protest-manure-dumped-outside-of-the-french-national-assembly-9064839.html https://web.archive.org/web/20140117033212/http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/hollande-subject-to-dirty-protest-manure-dumped-outside-of-the-french-national-assembly-9064839.html dead January 17, 2014 Truck dumps manure outside French assembly The Independent Independent Print Limited London Heather Saul 16 January 2014 29 January 2014 19 January – High levels of rainfall cause flooding in Var, killing two people and leaving 4,000 homes without power.https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-25802278 France floods: Deaths as Var inundated BBC News 19 January 2014 29 March 2014 25 January – François Hollande confirms he has separated from his partner Valérie Trierweiler.https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-25895263 French President Hollande confirms Trierweiler split BBC News 25 January 2014 29 January 2014 February 2 February – Over 500,000 people in Paris protest against same-sex marriages.http://rian.com.ua/world_news/20140202/339987877.html ru:Более 500 тысяч человек протестуют в Париже против однополых браков RIA Novosti ru 2 February 2014 2 February 2014 7 February – A severe windstorm hits the north-west of France, causing floods in Brittany and power losses to homes and businesses in Brittany, Pays de la Loire, Normandy and Île-de-France.https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-26081970 Power cuts as Storm Qumaira batters west of France BBC News 7 February 2014 29 March 2014 8 February – A train derails in the French Alps after being struck by a falling boulder, killing two and injuring nine.https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-26098700 French Alps: Rock derails Nice to Digne-les-Bains train BBC News 8 February 2014 8 February 2014 10 February – Taxi drivers stage a one-day strike against the proliferation of unlicensed and unregulated cabs in the country. Their efforts in blocking motorways paralyses rush hour traffic in Paris and Marseille.https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/europe/france/10628663/French-taxi-drivers-blockade-cities-in-protest-at-minicabs.html French taxi drivers blockade cities in protest at minicabs The Telegraph Telegraph Media Group London Rory Mulholland 10 February 2014 11 February 2014 12 February – French President François Hollande is hosted by US President Barack Obama at a White House state dinner, during a visit by Hollande to the US aimed at renewing the partnership between the two countries. 14 February France announces it will increase the number of its soldiers deployed in the Central African Republic as sectarian violence worsens. Figures released by INSEE show the economy grew by 0.0% and 0.3% in the third and fourth quarters of 2013 respectively.http://www.france24.com/en/20140214-france-economy-growth-Q4-recession/ France sees unexpected economic growth France 24 14 February 2014 23 February 2014 18 February – French police arrest a man in relation to a killing of a British family in the French Alps. 23 February – Six police officers are injured when protests against the construction of a new airport in Nantes turns violent.http://www.ibtimes.co.uk/france-blames-violent-protests-against-nantes-airport-urban-guerrillas-photos-1437585 France Blames Violent Protests Against Nantes Airport on 'Urban Guerrillas' International Business Times IBT Media Fiona Keating 23 February 2014 24 February 2014 March 6 March – Le Monde runs a story claiming that the phone of former President Nicolas Sarkozy had been tapped by judges investigating alleged financial links between him and the former Libyan dictator Muammar Gaddafi. It is also alleged that the taps contain evidence of Sarkozy attempting to interfere with judicial inquiries.https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/state-scandal-nicolas-sarkozy-had-phone-tapped-by-judges-over-moammar-gaddafi-link-9177514.html https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20220501/https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/state-scandal-nicolas-sarkozy-had-phone-tapped-by-judges-over-moammar-gaddafi-link-9177514.html 2022-05-01 subscription live Nicolas Sarkozy 'had his phone tapped by judges investigating Muammar Gaddafi link' The Independent Independent Print Limited London John Lichfield 7 March 2014 9 March 2014 11 March – Fourteen Caribbean nations file a lawsuit against the United Kingdom, France, and the Netherlands for damages caused during the Atlantic slave trade. 14 March – Several days of calm weather conditions cause a large buildup of airborne pollutants across much of France, leading to health alert warnings being declared in almost 75% of the country. In a bid to cut further air pollution, transport authorities in Paris, Caen, Grenoble, Reims and Rouen respond by offering free public transport over the weekend.https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/europe/france/10698580/Smog-forces-Paris-to-offer-free-public-transport.html Smog forces Paris to offer free public transport The Telegraph Telegraph Media Group London Henry Samuel 14 March 2014 14 March 2014 17 March – With air pollution exceeding safe levels for five consecutive days, authorities in Paris begin restricting the private use of cars and motorcycles to alternate days only.https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-26599010 Paris restricts car use after pollution hits high BBC News 15 March 2014 16 March 2014 The measure polarises opinion and thousands of fines are handed out to drivers breaking the restriction before it is lifted the following day.http://www.france24.com/en/20140317-pollution-paris-thousands-fined-traffic/ Thousands fined as Parisians flout pollution traffic ban France 24 Sam Ball 18 March 2014 18 March 2014 23 March – The first round of the 2014 municipal elections takes place, with support for the governing Socialist Party declining and support for the right-wing National Front increasing. A BVA poll reports UMP leading with 48% of the vote, ahead of the Socialists on 43% and National Front on 7%.http://www.france24.com/en/20140323-socialists-paris-mayor-disappointing-first-poll/ Socialists set to keep Paris despite disappointing first poll France 24 24 March 2014 25 March 2014 26 March – Figures released by the Ministry of Labour show a 0.9% rise in unemployment in February. The total jobless count in mainland France now stands at 3.347 million.http://www.france24.com/en/20140326-french-unemployment-february-labour-ministry-hollande/ Unemployment rises 0.9% in February, France says France 24 27 March 2014 28 March 2014 30 March – The second round of the municipal elections takes place: Substantial gains are made by the parties of the right, with UMP taking control in at least 140 towns and National Front winning power in 11 towns, while the Socialists suffer heavy losses, most prominently at Limoges which they had held since 1912. The election is marked by a low turnout, with 38% of voters abstaining from voting.https://www.theguardian.com/world/2014/mar/30/anne-hidalgo-socialist-first-paris-mayor-front-national French Socialists suffer as far-right and conservatives sweep elections The Guardian Guardian Media Group Kim Willsher 31 March 2014 31 March 2014 Anne Hidalgo of the Socialist Party is elected Mayor of Paris, becoming the first woman to hold the position.https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/europe/france/10733424/Anne-Hidalgo-elected-as-Pariss-first-female-mayor.html Anne Hidalgo elected as Paris's first female mayor The Telegraph Telegraph Media Group Henry Samuel 30 March 2014 30 March 2014 One week after winning more than 75% of the vote in the first round, the mayor-elect of the southwestern town of Vibrac, Philipe Sauty, commits suicide before taking office.http://www.france24.com/en/20140330-mayor-elect-commits-suicide-before-start-term-philippe-sauty-vibrac/ Mayor-elect commits suicide before start of his term France 24 30 March 2014 30 March 2014 31 March – Jean-Marc Ayrault resigns as Prime Minister following the disappointing municipal election results for the Socialists. The Interior Minister Manuel Valls is announced as his replacement.https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-26826292 French President Hollande names Valls as new PM BBC News 31 March 2014 31 March 2014 April 7 April – A magnitude 5 earthquake is felt in parts of southeastern France, close to the Italian border. No injuries or damage is reported.http://www.france24.com/en/20140408-magnitude-5-earthquake-south-france/ Rare magnitude-5 earthquake strikes southern France France 24 8 April 2014 8 April 2014 12 April – An estimated 25,000 people on the far-left turn out to protest in Paris against the austerity measures imposed by the Hollande government. A recent poll places Hollande's popularity at its lowest to date, with just 18% approving of his role as president.http://www.france24.com/en/20140413-france-left-wing-protest-hollande-austerity-approval-rating-new-low-valls/ Thousands march in Paris against 'right-wing' Hollande France 24 13 April 2014 14 April 2014 14 April – Following the rape of a 16-year-old girl at a private Catholic school in La Rochelle the previous September, police begin a mass DNA test of the school's 527 male pupils and staff to attempt to identify the perpetrator.https://www.theguardian.com/world/2014/apr/13/french-school-dna-testing-rapist-la-rochelle French school to test DNA of male pupils and teachers to find rapist The Guardian Guardian Media Group Anne Penketh 13 April 2014 14 April 2014 24 April – Shares in engineering company Alstom climb 11% following a report of a $13bn takeover bid by American company General Electric.https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-27139973 Alstom shares jump on GE takeover bid report BBC News 24 April 2014 11 May 2014 The following week Alstom's board of directors approve of a $12.4bn offer, despite the government's successful attempt at persuading Siemens to offer a counter-bid.https://www.theguardian.com/business/2014/apr/30/france-alstom-accepts-us-general-electric-energy-bid France's Alstom accepts GE bid despite government outcry The Guardian Guardian Media Group Kim Willsher 30 April 2014 11 May 2014 25 April – The Corsican Assembly passes a law restricting the purchase of homes to only those who have maintained residence on the island for a minimum of five years.http://www.france24.com/en/20140425-corsica-legislation-real-estate-france-residents-five-years-speculation/ Corsican lawmakers pass 'residents only' home-buying law France 24 25 April 2014 27 April 2014 May 5 May – The Senate approves a ban on the cultivation of MON810, a type of genetically modified corn developed by American agribusiness firm Monsanto.http://www.france24.com/en/20140505-france-ban-gm-corn-monsanto-genetically-modified-crops-eu/ French court says 'non' to genetically modified corn France 24 5 May 2014 11 May 2014 6 May – The $12.4bn takeover bid of Alstom by General Electric is rejected by François Hollande, citing "national interest" grounds.https://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/newsbysector/industry/10811834/France-invokes-national-security-to-stop-GE-buying-Alstom.html France invokes national security to stop GE buying Alstom The Telegraph Telegraph Media Group Ambrose Pritchard-Evans 6 May 2014 11 May 2014 7 May – Paris St. Germain secure the Ligue 1 title for the second consecutive season.http://www.espnfc.com/news/story/_/id/1813015/psg-win-second-straight-ligue-1-title?cc=5739 PSG gain Ligue 1 title despite loss ESPN FC ESPN 8 May 2014 11 May 2014 13 May – The International Organisation of Vine and Wine announces that the United States has overtaken France as the world's largest consumer of wine. France however remains the leader on consumption per capita.https://time.com/97957/us-wine-france-consumption/ The U.S. Now Drinks More Wine Than France Time Time Inc. Dan Kedmey 13 May 2014 14 May 2014 17 May – Leaders of West African nations gather in Paris for discussions on the threat posed by the Nigerian militant group Boko Haram. The summit follows the Chibok schoolgirl kidnapping orchestrated by Boko Haram in northern Nigeria the previous month.https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-27451966 New attacks as France hosts summit on Boko Haram threat BBC News 17 May 2014 17 May 2014 21 May – A new specification of train designed by SNCF is revealed to be too wide for some 1,300 stations across France. Modifying the affected station platforms is estimated to cost €40 million.https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/europe/france/10845789/French-rail-company-order-2000-trains-too-wide-for-platforms.html French rail company order 2,000 trains too wide for platforms The Telegraph Telegraph Media Group Henry Samuel 21 May 2014 24 May 2014 24–25 May – The European Parliament elections take place, with National Front winning 25% of the votes, taking 24 of France's 74 seats, the UMP polling second with 20%, landing 19 seats, and the Socialists third on 14%, securing 13 seats. Front National party president Marine Le Pen declares the result a "massive rejection of the European Union", with Prime Minister Manuel Valls calling it "more than another warning; it's a shock, an earthquake".https://www.theguardian.com/world/2014/may/25/marine-le-pen-confidence-proves-vindicated-front-national Marine Le Pen's confidence vindicated by Front National election triumph The Guardian Guardian Media Group Kim Willsher 25 May 2014 31 May 2014 June 2 June – Plans are announced to reduce the number of regions in Metropolitan France from 22 to 14 in an effort to cut regional bureaucracy and spending.http://www.france24.com/en/20140602-france-hollande-proposal-redraw-french-map-reduce-regions/ Hollande announces plan to redraw French map France 24 3 June 2014 6 June 2014 6 June – Ceremonies commemorating the 70th anniversary of the D-Day landings are held in Normandy.https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-27727518 D-Day anniversary: 'World-changing' day remembered BBC News 6 June 2014 6 June 2014 July 17 July – A train collides into another train near Denguin, Pyrénées-Atlantiques, injuring 40 people. 24 July – 54 French citizens are killed after Air Algérie Flight 5017 crashes in Mali en route from Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso to Algiers, Algeria, with a total of 118 fatalities. Flags are flown at half-mast in France for three days of official mourning.https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-28528174 Air Algerie AH5017: Pilots 'asked to turn back' BBC News 28 July 2014 30 July 2014 August 4 August – Three members of the Thomas family are murdered in Grande-Synthe.L'Etat condamné pour "faute lourde" après un féminicide en 2014 dans le Nord https://www.lepoint.fr/societe/l-etat-condamne-pour-faute-lourde-apres-un-feminicide-en-2014-dans-le-nord-20-04-2020-2372153_23.php 2026-02-07 Le Point.fr fr November 25 November – Rémy Cordonnier, librarian at Saint-Omer, announces his discovery of a previously unknown copy of a First Folio of Shakespeare (1623).Rory Mulholland Shakespeare First Folio discovered in French library https://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/theatre/william-shakespeare/11252614/Shakespeare-First-Folio-discovered-in-French-library.html The Daily Telegraph 2014-11-25 2014-12-09 December 20 December – 2014 Tours police station stabbing: Bertrand Nzohabonayo, a Burundi-born French citizen attacks and injures three police officers at Joué-lès-Tours before being shot and killed.France to deploy soldiers after spate of attacks https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-30586798 26 December 2014 BBC News 23 December 2014 General Christophe Guilluy publishes La France périphérique: Comment on a sacrifié les classes populaires. The penetration rate of the mobile phone in French Republic is around 107–109%.https://www.arcep.fr/index.php?id=13858#c96953 https://web.archive.org/web/20180827125034/https://www.arcep.fr/index.php?id=13858#c96953 2018-08-27 A. I Taux de pénétration mobile en France Welcome Real Time software publisher is acquired by Collinson Group.https://www.finextra.com/pressarticle/56745/collinson-group-buys-welcome-real-time Collinson Group buys Welcome Real-time 2014-09-17 Finextra Research en 2020-04-29 Deaths 6 January – Marina Ginestà, 94, French-born Spanish veteran of the Spanish Civil War (b. 1919)https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/obituaries/10559135/Marina-Ginesta-obituary.html Marina Ginestà – obituary The Telegraph 8 January 2014 30 January 2014 29 January – François Cavanna, 90, author and newspaper editor (b. 1923)http://www.lemonde.fr/disparitions/article/2014/01/30/mort-du-dessinateur-francois-cavanna_4356745_3382.html L'écrivain et dessinateur Cavanna est mort Writer and illustrator Cavanna is dead fr Le Monde Paris Macha Séry 30 January 2014 30 January 2014 1 March – Alain Resnais, 91, film director (Hiroshima mon amour, Last Year at Marienbad) (b. 1922)https://www.theguardian.com/film/2014/mar/02/alain-resnais-french-film-director-dies Acclaimed French film director Alain Resnais dies aged 91 The Guardian Guardian Media Group London Anne Penketh 2 March 2014 2 March 2014 12 March – René Llense, 100, footballer (b. 1913)René Llense, le doyen des Bleus, est mort 1 April – Jacques Le Goff, 90, historian (b. 1924)http://www.france24.com/en/20140401-prominent-french-historian-jacques-le-goff-dies-90/ Prominent French historian Jacques Le Goff dies at 90 France 24 1 April 2014 5 April 2014 7 June – Jacques Herlin, 86, actor (b. 1927) 15 June – Jacques Bergerac, 87, actor and businessman (b. 1927) 23 June – Marie Jacq, 94, politician (b. 1919)Chot-Plassot Béatrice 17 November 2021 Henvic. « Une grande dame » : Marie Jacq, la figure politique de la commune Henvic. "A great lady": Marie Jacq, the political figure of the town https://www.ouest-france.fr/bretagne/henvic-29670/henvic-une-grande-dame-marie-jacq-la-figure-politique-de-la-commune-591e98de-4560-11ec-8acd-08271a51a470 3 January 2026 Ouest-France fr 13 July – Lorin Maazel, 84, French-American conductor and violinist (b. 1930) 3 August – Yvette Giraud, 97, singer and actress (b. 1916)http://news.yahoo.com/french-singer-yvette-giraud-big-japan-dies-aged-200239920.html French singer Yvette Giraud, big in Japan, dies aged 97 news.yahoo.com 26 October – Françoise Bertin, 89, actress (b. 1925) See also 2014 in French television List of French films of 2014 References 2014 France France Category:2010s in France Category:Years of the 21st century in France