Eurozone debt crisis: heading towards a German Europe? (part 2)

"Europe is facing its toughest hour since the Second World War". Few would disagree with Angela Merkel. But not everyone is easy about the German government's leading role in trying to solve the debt crisis. Merkel wants the EU to have a greater say in how European economies are run, but is that direction now coming from Brussels or Berlin?

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Anne-Marie LE GLOANNEC, Researcher, Sciences Po / CERI;
Yves BERTONCINI, General Secretary, Notre Europe;
Dr. Norbert WAGNER, Director of the Konrad Adenauer Foundation, Paris;
Richard YUNG, Socialist Senator, member of the France-Germany Group;
Nigel FARAGE, MEP, Co-Chair, Europe of Freedom and Democracy Group.
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François Picard

10/02/2011 - THE DEBATE

Making babies: are we playing God?

As France reviews its bioethics legislation, news of the birth of the country’s first "saviour sibling" sparks condemnation from the Catholic Church. François Picard’s panel argues over the distinction between helping parents start a family and the fear of designer babies.

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09/02/2011 - THE DEBATE

French politicians caught out (part two)

French politicians suddenly find themselves caught out in a whole new way by change in the Arab world. Be it the foreign minister in Tunisia or the Prime Minister in Egypt, both enjoyed free rides and perks during their Christmas vacations.

09/02/2011 - THE DEBATE

French politicians caught out

08/02/2011 - THE DEBATE

Egypt: What's the deal? (part 2)

After weekend exploratory talks that included the Muslim Brotherhood, many feel Egyptian authorities have succeeded in their bid to buy more time. François Picard's panel argues the next move of a leaderless movement.