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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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China flexes its muscle (part 2)
19/01/2011 - THE DEBATE

China flexes its muscle (part 2)

China and the United States may be at odds over trade and currency, but some worry a lot more about Beijing’s growing military might. Some even wonder if the Chinese president is the one calling the shots.
China flexes its muscle
19/01/2011 - THE DEBATE

China flexes its muscle

China and the United States may be at odds over trade and currency, but some worry a lot more about Beijing’s growing military might. Some even wonder if the Chinese president is the one calling the shots.
After Ben Ali: who's next? (Part 2)
18/01/2011 - THE DEBATE

After Ben Ali: who's next? (Part 2)

Tunisia's Jasmine Revolution sparks hope and admiration throughout the Arab world. But François Picard's panel warns of the pitfalls of building democracy in what is now a political vacuum.
After Ben Ali: who's next?
18/01/2011 - THE DEBATE

After Ben Ali: who's next?

Tunisia's Jasmine Revolution sparks hope and admiration throughout the Arab world. But François Picard's panel warns of the pitfalls of building democracy in what is now a political vacuum.
To be young and North African (Part 2)
14/01/2011 - THE DEBATE

To be young and North African (Part 2)

At the heart of Tunisia's protests, an army of unemployed high school and university graduates. In neighboring Algeria, it’s youth left out of a system where the only visible source of wealth seems to be oil and gas. François Picard’s young panelists describe the disconnect between a population that's young and leaders that are old.

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