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French Presidential Race: Can Sarkozy beat Hollande?

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Mind the gap in the French presidential race which is tightening. Not enough, argues Socialist Olivier Ferrand for whom Nicolas Sarkozy has tacked too far right to win. The UMP’s Arnaud Danjean – in a dig at François Hollande – answers you can be pro-Europe and still address the fears of ordinary citizens.

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  • Arnaud DANJEAN. French legislative elections candidate, UMP. Member of the European Parliament;
  • Olivier FERRAND. French legislative elections candidate, Socialist Party. President and founder, Terra Nova;
  • Marc PERELMAN. France 24 French Politics Editor;
  • Markus KARLSSON. France 24 / MCD / RFI Business Editor;
  • Douglas HERBERT. France 24 International Affairs Editor.

Produced by François Picard, Anelise Borges, Mary Colombel, Christopher Davis.

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Ivory Coast: is it all over for Laurent Gbagbo?
31/03/2011 - THE DEBATE

Ivory Coast: is it all over for Laurent Gbagbo?

After a long, slow burn, Laurent Gbagbo’s support unravels fast with Alassane Ouattara’s forces at the gates of Abidjan. Is it the end of Ivory Coast’s long civil war? Stephen Ellis downplays ethnic rivalries and argues it was all about personal ambition.
Civil War in Ivory Coast (part two)
30/03/2011 - THE DEBATE

Civil War in Ivory Coast (part two)

As pro-Alassane Ouattara forces suddenly surge, is it Laurent Gbagbo’s last stand? François Picard’s panel includes supporters of both camps as well as Corinne Dufka of Human Rights Watch on why the brutal killing so far has mostly been directed against innocent civilians.
Civil War in Ivory Coast
30/03/2011 - THE DEBATE

Civil War in Ivory Coast

As pro-Alassane Ouattara forces suddenly surge, is it Laurent Gbagbo’s last stand? François Picard’s panel includes supporters of both camps as well as Corinne Dufka of Human Rights Watch on why the brutal killing so far has mostly been directed against innocent civilians.
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London Libya conference: coalition partners map out NATO-led strategy (Part 2)
29/03/2011 - THE DEBATE

London Libya conference: coalition partners map out NATO-led strategy (Part 2)

The London conference tries to sing from the same hymn sheet on Libya but with Muammar Gaddafi’s forces holding their own and disagreement over whether to arm the rebels, François Picard’s panel warns it won’t be easy.
London Libya conference: coalition partners map out NATO-led strategy
29/03/2011 - THE DEBATE

London Libya conference: coalition partners map out NATO-led strategy

The London conference tries to sing from the same hymn sheet on Libya but with Muammar Gaddafi’s forces holding their own and disagreement over whether to arm the rebels, François Picard’s panel warns it won’t be easy.

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