Latest update: 12/01/2012 

- Barack Obama - Democrats (USA) - Mitt Romney - Republicans (USA) - US politics - US presidential election 2012


Romney & the rest (part 2)

No Flash warning
To take advantage of all the features on FRANCE24.COM, please click here to download the latest version of Flash Player.

Mitt Romney by default? With his opponents divided, the front-runner is already thinking about the autumn. François Picard's panel looks at the Republican field and at how, more than ever, the race to unseat the incumbent is also a race for cash.

DEBATE
  • Stuart HAUGEN. Former president, Republicans Abroad France;
  • Zachary MILLER. Democrats Abroad France;
  • Régis LE SOMMIER. Deputy Editorial Director, Paris Match;
  • Josh KRAUSHAAR. Executive Editor, National Journal Hotline (from Washington).

Watch the first part here. 

Crackdown in Tunisia
12/01/2011 - THE DEBATE

Crackdown in Tunisia

Some are already calling it the Jasmine Revolution. But so far, social unrest in Tunisia has only escalated into bloodshed with police using real bullets to stop protests. As witnessed on the set of The France 24 Debate, dialogue among Tunisians is easier said than done.
France in the firing line (Part 2)
11/01/2011 - THE DEBATE

France in the firing line (Part 2)

After the shooting death of two French citizens kidnapped in Niger, François Picard’s panel looks at Paris’ decision to go after the hostage-takers, why France is such a target for Al Qaeda-linked Islamist insurgents, and the consequences of a permanent security threat on the poor, landlocked nation of Niger.
France in the firing line
11/01/2011 - THE DEBATE

France in the firing line

After the shooting death of two French citizens kidnapped in Niger, François Picard’s panel looks at Paris’ decision to go after the hostage-takers, why France is such a target for Al Qaeda-linked Islamist insurgents, and the consequences of a permanent security threat on the poor, landlocked nation of Niger.
2011: Fewer Jobs, Longer Hours? (part 2)
07/01/2011 - THE DEBATE

2011: Fewer Jobs, Longer Hours? (part 2)

As the French argue about repealing the 35-hour work week, François Picard’s panel wonders if a more flexible work force will really reduce unemployment in Europe. We know that a later retirement age is coming but can the same be said about longer working hours?
2011: Fewer Jobs, Longer Hours?
07/01/2011 - THE DEBATE

2011: Fewer Jobs, Longer Hours?

As the French argue about repealing the 35-hour work week, François Picard’s panel wonders if a more flexible workforce will really reduce unemployment in Europe. We know that a later retirement age is coming, but can the same be said about longer working hours?

React to the article
Comment this article typing your message in the above text zone. Please note that this is limited to 1500 characters or less.
(0) Reactions
Read more
Close