Can Germany save Europe? Merkel's moment of truth

Between what Angela Merkel says now and what she actually will do in the end, CDU and Green Party lawmakers lock horns over the honest intentions of Germany’s government on Greece and enhanced powers for Europe in tackling the eurozone crisis.

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Franziska BRANTNER, Member of the European Parliament, Greens-European Free Alliance group. From Freiburg, Germany;
Markus FERBER, Member of the Bureau, Group of the European People's Party (Christian Democrats). From Strasbourg;
Mathilde BOUYE, Coordinator for European issues, Terra Nova think tank;
Stéphane COSSE, Former Senior Economist IMF and President of the French MoDem party for Paris;
Eoin O’BROIN, Chief Economic Adviser to Sinn Féin. From Dublin.

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François Picard

17/02/2011 - THE DEBATE

Berlusconi: is Italy ashamed? (Part 2)

So is it really the end of the road for Il Cavaliere? Silvio Berlusconi’s indictment on sex charges may be the last straw although François Picard’s panel points to a weak opposition and many in Italy who are indifferent to scandal in a country that’s home to one of the E.U.’s widest gender gaps.

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17/02/2011 - THE DEBATE

Berlusconi: is Italy ashamed?

16/02/2011 - THE DEBATE

All eyes on Iran: Green Movement Act Two? - Part 2

After Tehran’s first major day of protest in over a year, can Iran support regime change abroad while suppressing protests at home? François Picard’s panel argues over just how much the U.S. should support the opposition.

16/02/2011 - THE DEBATE

All eyes on Iran: Green Movement Act Two?

15/02/2011 - THE DEBATE

Revolution in the Arab World: is Algeria next? (Part 2)

The recent revolutions in Tunisia and Egypt have given hope to millions of people living under autocratic regimes across the arab world. Leaving aside the revolutionary success in Tunisia and Egypt, we've also seen protests break out in Yemen, in Jordan and most recently, in Algeria.