Nigel Farage and Graham Watson: two British MEPs, two views of Europe

Christophe Robeet speaks to two British MEPs with completely diverging views on the UK’s role within the EU. Nigel Farage, the leader of the UK Independence party, debates with Graham Watson, an outspoken Liberal MEP.

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Christophe Robeet

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02/02/2013 - TALKING EUROPE

Stefan Füle, EU Commissioner for Enlargement and Neighbourhood Policy

Christophe Robeet meets Stefan Füle, the EU Commissioner for Enlargement and Neighbourhood Policy. In July, Croatia is expected to become the 28th member of the European Union, and other Balkan nations as well as Turkey are waiting in the wings. But as Europe faces an almost existential crisis, can it afford to grow even further?

02/02/2013 - TALKING EUROPE

Italy's elections: Why it matters for Europe

It’s now almost one month until the general elections in Italy. Three candidates are taking centre stage: the centre-left’s Pier Luigi Bersani, the outgoing technocrat Mario Monti, and the flamboyant former Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi. Whoever wins this election will lead the eurozone’s third-largest economy. That’s why it matters for the rest of Europe.

26/01/2013 - TALKING EUROPE

Karel De Gucht, EU Trade Commissioner

Belgian liberal Karel De Gucht warns against protectionist trends across Europe and explains why boosting free trade is the only way for Europe to grow again. He strongly disagrees with the rhetoric of France's firebrand Industry Minister, Arnaud Montebourg, and defends Europe's trade agreements with Asian countries.

26/01/2013 - TALKING EUROPE

Cameron's EU referendum: playing with fire?

Last week, David Cameron pledged to hold a referendum on EU membership if the Conservatives win the next election. The announcement caused a storm across the EU, with several leaders warning there will be no "cherry-picking" or "à la carte" deal for the UK. The British Prime Minister has long been under pressure from the Eurosceptic wing of his party, but is he playing with fire or is a vote necessary to clarify the debate?

12/01/2013 - TALKING EUROPE

Guy Verhofstadt: Former Belgian Prime Minister

The outspoken president of the Liberals and Democrats calls for the creation of a truly federal Europe complete with a new constitution. He explains why euroscepticism is the wrong answer to the current crisis, warns Britain against leaving the EU and urges Italians to draw a line under the Berlusconi years.