Laszlo Andor, EU Commissioner for Employment, Social Affairs and Inclusion - FRANCE 24

TALKING EUROPE

Christophe Robeet brings you a fresh look from Brussels. First, two MEPs face off on a burning issue that affects the lives of Europeans. Then, we interview a European leader in partnership with RFI. The show is produced at the European Parliament or the Commission. In partnership with the Robert Schuman Foundation. Every other Saturday at 1.10 pm.

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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?

TALKING EUROPE

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Programe prepared by Domitille Blanc.

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Estonia leads the way in the fight against illiteracy

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Twenty years on, Romania is still riddled with corruption

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