What's the grand plan to save the euro? (part 2)

For the 60th edition of "Talking Europe", Christophe Robeet focuses with his guests on the EU leaders who are meeting in Brussels for a make-or-break summit. There are pressing issues: Greece, Spain, borrowing costs, and yet more problems on the table. This is probably Europe's moment of truth. Is there a grand plan to save the euro and the European Union?

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Christophe Robeet speaks to:

Liem HOANG NGOC, French MEP, Socialists and Democrats;
Rebecca HARMS, German MEP, Group of Greens (President);
Constance LE GRIP, French MEP, Europe’s People Party;
Guy VERHOFSTADT, Belgian MEP, Alliance of Liberals and Democrats (President).

In partnership with RFI and Robert Schuman Foundation

Watch part one here

Presenter

François Picard

06/10/2012 - TALKING EUROPE

Jean-Claude Trichet, Former President of the European Central Bank

Christope Robeet speaks to Jean-Claude Trichet, former president of the European Central Bank. Jean-Claude Trichet is one of the key architects of Europe’s single currency, a man who knows better than anyone what needs to be done to fix the euro. He discusses the action taken by his successor, Mario Draghi, in order to stem the debt crisis.

06/10/2012 - TALKING EUROPE

EU-China relations: a fair deal for all?

The European Union is a key trading partner for China, and also the first source of imports for the Chinese. But is it a balanced relationship? Although Europe is counting on China to help solve the eurozone crisis, the EU member states are complaining about dumping, and asking for more reciprocity.

22/09/2012 - TALKING EUROPE

Bernard Cazeneuve, French minister for European affairs

Christophe Robeet speaks to Bernard Cazeneuve, France's European Affairs Minister. Mr Cazeneuve has been asked by President Hollande to convince reluctant MPs from the ruling Socialists to ratify the European Fiscal Pact. The vote will take place at the beginning of October. We also discuss Hollande's priorities for Europe. Finally, we debate what action the European Commission should take on genetically modified corn.

22/09/2012 - TALKING EUROPE

Eurozone: light at the end of the tunnel?

The last two weeks have seen major breakthroughs in the handling of the eurozone debt crisis. The heat appears to be off for the moment, but EU leaders know they have no time to relax. Our guests from Greece and The Netherlands tell us if they see light at the end of the tunnel.

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Angel Gurria, Secretary General, OECD

Christophe Robeet speaks to Angel Gurria, Secretary General of the OECD. He reacts to ECB chief Mario Draghi’s bond-buying plan and says there is good news ahead for Spain and Italy. He also discusses the issue of high unemployment in Europe.

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