Atomic energy: should Europe abandon nuclear power?

The future of nuclear power is in question once again. Power plants around the world are being subjected to strict safety checks. Europe is somewhat divided on the issue. France is traditionally nuclear power's biggest cheerleader, but a new deal between the Socialists and the Green party means this could be about to change.

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Charlotte MIJEON, Spokesperson, "Sortir du nucléaire" ("Leave nuclear power")
Bruno COMBY, President, Environmentalists for Nuclear Energy;
Harry BERNAS, Research Director at the CNRS, Paris.
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François Picard

11/06/2013 - THE DEBATE

US spying: Oppression or security measure?

The scandal over US domestic surveillance activities now has a face: Edward Snowden. He is responsible for the leaks on the NSA-Verizon collusion and the NSA's internet surveillance. Efforts to fight terrorism continue to raise questions about morality, legality and effectiveness. Melissa Bell and her panel discuss whether government surveillance is a threat to democracy or indeed necessary to defend it.

06/06/2013 - THE DEBATE

Femen: Topless Jihad? (part 2)

Breasts: is revealing them the ultimate feminist act, or rather a sign that even in their struggles women are now sex objects, inaudible unless naked? Melissa Bell and her panel discuss feminism in general and the Femen movement in particular, not just in Europe but also in the Arab world.

06/06/2013 - THE DEBATE

Femen: Topless Jihad?

05/06/2013 - THE DEBATE

Red line crossed in Syria. Now what? (part 2)

Will the fall of Qusair and the confirmation of the use of deadly nerve gas prove to be turning points in Syria? With the West showing little stomach for intervention, Barack Obama must regret ever mentioning "red lines", say François Picard’s panellists.