Taxing finance: can France go it alone ?

France is seeking to press ahead with a tax on financial transactions, and hoping the rest of Europe will follow suit. The view from Paris is that the financial sector is largely responsible for sparking the current crisis and must now contribute to its resolution. But with the UK firmly opposed to the scheme, can such a tax ever work?

TALKING EUROPE

Wolf KLINZ, German MEP, Alliance of Liberals and Democrats for Europe
Richard ASHWORTH, British MEP, European Conservatives and Reformists

Presented by Christophe Robeet

Prepared by Domitille Blanc

Christophe Robeet

Presenter

25/02/2012 - TALKING EUROPE

Karel De Gucht, European Commissioner for Trade

Karel De Gucht talks about his decision to ask the European Court of Justice to rule on the legality of ACTA, a controversial anti-piracy agreement. He also comments on his recent trip to China and explains his frustration at the lack of reciprocity in trade exchanges with Beijing. Finally, the European Commissioner for Trade talks about the new Greek bailout plan.

25/02/2012 - TALKING EUROPE

Reviving growth, how will Europe fix its economy ?

Regenerating growth...As the Eurozone looks headed for its second recession in three years, European leaders are shifting their focus from austerity plans towards growth. But what can Europe do to fix its sluggish economy and create new jobs? Christophe Robeet's guests propose their answer.

11/02/2012 - TALKING EUROPE

Greek debt crisis: time for an EU headmaster?

Should the EU take over the supervision of Greece’s budget? Germany’s controversial plan to appoint an EU Commissioner with direct control over Greece’s spending has finally been abandoned. But the debate over Athens’ handling of its debt crisis is far from over.

11/02/2012 - TALKING EUROPE

Laszlo Andor, EU Commissioner for Employment, Social Affairs and Inclusion

Since the beginning of the crisis, unemployment has risen from 7 to 10% and those figures are expected to rise even further as some European countries plunge back into recession. What can Europe do to tackle unemployment and boost its productivity vis-à-vis the rest of the world?

28/01/2012 - TALKING EUROPE

Martin Schulz, President of the European Parliament

The newly elected president of the European Parliament is our guest. An outspoken German MEP from the Alliance of Socialists and Democrats, Martin Schulz has vowed to give the Parliament a stronger voice in Europe. He gives us his opinion on Greece, IMF rescue funds, the Commission's reaction to the Hungarian government of Viktor Orban, and the EU oil embargo against Iran.

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