Daniel Cohn-Bendit, Co-Chair of the Group of the Greens, European Parliament

The emblematic leader of the 1968 Paris student uprising and co-chair of the Group of the Greens in the European Parliament analyses the recent turmoil on the European markets, the future of the euro and the fallout from the Libyan revolution.

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Presented by Christophe Robeet

Produced by Anastassia Metral

Christophe Robeet

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02/02/2013 - TALKING EUROPE

Italy's elections: Why it matters for Europe

It’s now almost one month until the general elections in Italy. Three candidates are taking centre stage: the centre-left’s Pier Luigi Bersani, the outgoing technocrat Mario Monti, and the flamboyant former Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi. Whoever wins this election will lead the eurozone’s third-largest economy. That’s why it matters for the rest of Europe.

26/01/2013 - TALKING EUROPE

Karel De Gucht, EU Trade Commissioner

Belgian liberal Karel De Gucht warns against protectionist trends across Europe and explains why boosting free trade is the only way for Europe to grow again. He strongly disagrees with the rhetoric of France's firebrand Industry Minister, Arnaud Montebourg, and defends Europe's trade agreements with Asian countries.

26/01/2013 - TALKING EUROPE

Cameron's EU referendum: playing with fire?

Last week, David Cameron pledged to hold a referendum on EU membership if the Conservatives win the next election. The announcement caused a storm across the EU, with several leaders warning there will be no "cherry-picking" or "à la carte" deal for the UK. The British Prime Minister has long been under pressure from the Eurosceptic wing of his party, but is he playing with fire or is a vote necessary to clarify the debate?

12/01/2013 - TALKING EUROPE

Guy Verhofstadt: Former Belgian Prime Minister

The outspoken president of the Liberals and Democrats calls for the creation of a truly federal Europe complete with a new constitution. He explains why euroscepticism is the wrong answer to the current crisis, warns Britain against leaving the EU and urges Italians to draw a line under the Berlusconi years.

12/01/2013 - TALKING EUROPE

EU budget cuts: Tough times for culture

Is Europe's culture under threat? Over the past few years, national governments have been cutting culture subsidies in an effort to rein in debts and deficits. But critics warn the move will be counterproductive, since culture contributes more than 4 percent to the Union’s GDP. Christophe Robeet meets three MEPs to discuss the state of Europe's culture.

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