Pension reforms: showdown in the streets (Part 2)

It was the largest day of protest since Nicolas Sarkozy became president in 2007. But what did the demonstrations against pension reform change and why do the French always resort to industrial action?

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Rafael NEDZYNSKI, « Force Ouvrière » Union
Jonas HADDAD, National Delegate, UMP’s youth movement
Vanina MARSOT, Translator, Author of “Foreign Tongue: A Novel of Life and Love in Paris”
Asghar ZAIDI, Director Research, European Centre for Social Welfare Policy and Research

Program prepared by Perrine Desplats and Yi Song.

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Presenter

François Picard

29/03/2011 - THE DEBATE

Fukushima: How bad is it?

Amid accusations of downplaying the gravity of the Fukushima nuclear disaster, authorities have so far failed to rally the energy to tackle the crisis, argues Japan watcher Jean-François Di Meglio.

25/03/2011 - THE DEBATE

The battle for Libya: a pro-democracy uprising or tribal warfare? (part 2)

For an exclusive inside look into Libya’s improvised rebellion, France 24 video journalist Jean-Marie Lemaire takes you to the frontlines. François Picard’s panel comments on the report and on the eventual need for Western-led forces to do more to tip the scales.

25/03/2011 - THE DEBATE

The battle for Libya: a pro-democracy uprising or tribal warfare?

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24/03/2011 - THE DEBATE

War in Libya: can we do this quickly? (part 2)

François Picard’s panel agrees that air strikes over Libya have thwarted Muammar Gaddafi’s momentum, but the true nature of the opposition remains a mystery to many and so does their ability to fight without Western ground forces.