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The breather proves short-lived after Greek elections that see the pro-euro centre-right come out narrowly ahead. As markets worry about the eurozone’s daunting debt level, François Picard’s panel argues over whether it’s Berlin that now faces the heat amid pressure to come up with a "grand plan" at next week’s EU summit.

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Thrasy PETROPOULOS. Managing editor, Athens News - from Athens;
Craig COPETAS. Paris-based journalist;
Harold HAU. Professor of Finance, University of Geneva & Swiss Finance Institute;
Julia CAGÉ. Economist at Harvard University and Paris School of economics.

Produced by François Picard, Anelise Borges, Mary Colombel, Wassim Nasr.

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François Picard

17/02/2011 - THE DEBATE

Berlusconi: is Italy ashamed?

So is it really the end of the road for Il Cavaliere? Silvio Berlusconi’s indictment on sex charges may be the last straw although François Picard’s panel points to a weak opposition and many in Italy who are indifferent to scandal in a country that’s home to one of the E.U.’s widest gender gaps.

16/02/2011 - THE DEBATE

All eyes on Iran: Green Movement Act Two? - Part 2

After Tehran’s first major day of protest in over a year, can Iran support regime change abroad while suppressing protests at home? François Picard’s panel argues over just how much the U.S. should support the opposition.

16/02/2011 - THE DEBATE

All eyes on Iran: Green Movement Act Two?

15/02/2011 - THE DEBATE

Revolution in the Arab World: is Algeria next? (Part 2)

The recent revolutions in Tunisia and Egypt have given hope to millions of people living under autocratic regimes across the arab world. Leaving aside the revolutionary success in Tunisia and Egypt, we've also seen protests break out in Yemen, in Jordan and most recently, in Algeria.