SOS Spain: banking crisis is make-or-break for eurozone

Despite denials, Spain will have to ask for bailout money sooner rather than later. That’s the prediction of François Picard’s panel, which explains how the latest steps towards a banking union in Europe could finally gain traction.

DEBATE

Mark DEEN, Journalist, Bloomberg News;
Christophe PAILLARD, Research fellow, Choiseul Institute Paris and author of "Les Nouvelles guerres économiques" ("The new economic wars");
Benjamin CORIAT, Professor of Economics, University Paris XI.

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Programme produced and prepared by Wassim Nasr, Anelise Borges and Mary Colombel

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François Picard

09/02/2011 - THE DEBATE

French politicians caught out

French politicians suddenly find themselves caught out in a whole new way by change in the Arab world. Be it the foreign minister in Tunisia or the Prime Minister in Egypt, both enjoyed free rides and perks during their Christmas vacations.

08/02/2011 - THE DEBATE

Egypt: What's the deal? (part 2)

After weekend exploratory talks that included the Muslim Brotherhood, many feel Egyptian authorities have succeeded in their bid to buy more time. François Picard's panel argues the next move of a leaderless movement.

08/02/2011 - THE DEBATE

Egypt: What's the deal?

03/02/2011 - The Debate

Clashes in Cairo (part 2)

Does it have to end badly? Cairo this Wednesday was rocked by charging camels and hours of pitched battles between pro and anti-Mubarak supporters. François Picard's panel argues over the next move of the president, the army and the opposition (photo credit: Mehdi Chebil).