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Austerity or bust? Fresh fears of recession threaten euro

Is France as fiscally carefree as Greece and Italy? Markus Kerber certainly thinks so. François Picard’s panel weighs up the pros and cons of austerity at a time when growth is grinding to a halt in Europe.

  • Philippe LECOMTE. Professor of Finance, 'Ecole Centrale Paris';
  • Thierry DEDIEU. National Officer, CFDT Trade Union;
  • Douglas HERBERT. France 24 International Affairs Editor;
  • Markus KERBER. Professor of Political Economy, 'Technische Universität' - from Berlin;
  • Ambrose EVANS-PRITCHARD. International Business Editor, The Telegraph - from London.

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Tech 2010 - e-commerce, it's here (second part)
28/12/2010 - THE DEBATE

Tech 2010 - e-commerce, it's here (second part)

Why 2010 could well be remembered as the year when the long-announced meshing of the real and digital worlds finally came to be. Be it the smartphone, the tablet, social networking or e-commerce, in The France 24 Debate, François Picard’s panel reflects on tools that have changed the way we work… and live.
Tech 2010 - e-commerce, it's here
28/12/2010 - THE DEBATE

Tech 2010 - e-commerce, it's here

Why 2010 could well be remembered as the year when the long-announced meshing of the real and digital worlds finally came to be. Be it the smartphone, the tablet, social networking or e-commerce, in The France 24 Debate, François Picard’s panel reflects on tools that have changed the way we work… and live.
Luxury goods - Return of the Bling (second part)
24/12/2010 - THE DEBATE

Luxury goods - Return of the Bling (second part)

Money can’t buy you happiness they say... but it will buy you a Luis Vuitton handbag or a Rolex watch , a vintage car or a beautiful Hermes scarf.. Tonight we're talking Luxury and lots of it. It’s a global industry worth a cool TRILLION euros according to the Boston Consulting Group and one which has bounced back defiantly following the global recession…
Luxury goods - Return of the Bling
24/12/2010 - THE DEBATE

Luxury goods - Return of the Bling

Money can’t buy you happiness they say... but it will buy you a Luis Vuitton handbag or a Rolex watch , a vintage car or a beautiful Hermes scarf..Tonight we're talking Luxury and lots of it. It’s a global industry worth a cool TRILLION euros according to the Boston Consulting Group and one which has bounced back defiantly following the global recession…
The best of culture 2010 (Part 2)
22/12/2010 - THE DEBATE

The best of culture 2010 (Part 2)

Were looking back at the major cultural events of 2010. Who made it big at the box office? Who's song made it on to everyone's ipod? who's the new enfant terrible of the artworld...

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I enjoy the show very much, try best not to miss it, if possible can you post the view of, Ms. L.Cooper from London, i tried finding it online but no luck, Please - and i thank you in advance.

Part two link sending us back to part one

Hi, seems to be an error in the link to the second part of the show. Thanks, Craig

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