The Franco-German engine, driving Europe to a better future?

For decades the Franco-German tandem has been a driving force in European integration. But it has drawn criticism from its European partners, who feel Paris and Berlin often seek to impose their agenda on the rest of Europe. So what do the French and Germans think of this duo? We analyse the results of a new survey produced by our partner for this programme, the Paris-Berlin magazine.

TALKING EUROPE

A debate with Christophe Robeet and guests:

Markus FERBER, German MEP, European People's Party;
Jean-Marie CAVADA, French MEP, European People's Party.

Programme produced in partnership with the Paris-Berlin magazine.

Programme prepared by Domitille Blanc.

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Christophe Robeet

Presenter

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Karel de Gucht, European Commissioner for Humanitarian Aid

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Europe: Land of Refuge?

According to Eurostat's latest statistics on Asylum seekers, the biggest gap is between Greece and Poland. Greece only grants 1,3% of all asylum requests, that's compared to 63% in Poland.

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Yves Leterme, Prime Minister of Belgium

In the second part of Talking Europe, join Christophe Robeet (France24) and Sarah Elzas (Radio France International) who have been talking to Yves Leterme, the Prime Minister of Belgium.

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Unemployment has risen sharply across the Union as the financial crisis has bitten deeper into the European economy. It now affects 22 million Europeans. There are however big differences among the member states. Ria OOMEN RUIJTEN (a Dutch MEP) and Juan Fernando LOPEZ AGUILAR (a Spanish MEP) share their views on this problem.

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Brussel is pushing for greener building

Brussels inaugurated its first eco-friendly building recently. Called Solaris, the building burns less energy than other buildings and hopes are high there will be more such buildings to come.

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