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Eurozone debt crisis: what do we do now?

After a quiet summer, it seems that the debt crisis is back to haunt eurozone leaders. They have embarked on a new round of shuttle diplomacy in a bid to save the euro. But is there a credible plan on the table to save the single currency?

Christophe Robeet speaks to:

  • Sharon Bowles, British MEP, Alliance of Liberals and Democrats
  • Leonardo Domenici, Italian MEP, Socialists and Democrats.

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Programme produced by Salima Belhadj.

José Manuel Barroso, President of the European Commission
19/03/2010 - Talking Europe

José Manuel Barroso, President of the European Commission

José Manuel Barroso breaks an old taboo and tells Christophe Robeet (France 24) and Pierre Benazet (RFI) why turning to the IMF to help Greece would not be a humiliation for the EU. But the head of the European executive says he still hopes a European solution is possible.
Philippe Maystadt, President of the European Investment Bank
06/03/2010 - TALKING EUROPE

Philippe Maystadt, President of the European Investment Bank

In the second half of Talking Europe, join Christophe Robeet (France 24) and Pierre Benazet (Radio France International) for a close-up interview with Philippe Maystadt, the president of the European Investment Bank. Top of the agenda: Greece.
Can Europe save its pensions?
06/03/2010 - TALKING EUROPE

Can Europe save its pensions?

To cope with soaring deficits and population ageing, most EU members have to rethink their pension systems. In this programme, we look at Germany and France. While Berlin has already raised the legal retirement age to 67, the French are still allowed to leave the job market at 60.
Harlem Désir, French MEP (Alliance of Socialists and Democrats)
19/02/2010 - TALKING EUROPE

Harlem Désir, French MEP (Alliance of Socialists and Democrats)

In the second part of Talking Europe, Christophe Robeet (France 24) and Sarah Elzas (Radio France International) discuss the state of the EU with Harlem Désir, a Socialist MEP for France.
Is Europe taking care of its health?
19/02/2010 - TALKING EUROPE

Is Europe taking care of its health?

On the whole, Europeans are happy with their healthcare systems. Belgians are the most satisfied but at the other end of the spectrum is Bulgaria, where three quarters of the population rates its system as 'bad'. For more on this story, Christophe Robeet is joined by Mathieu Grosch, a Belgian MEP and Assen Indjiev, a Bulgarian TV journalist.

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