Revolt of the French 'pigeons'

Could a flock of pigeons reshape French attitudes to business? French slang for "fall guys", the pigeons have proven their point and got the government to back down on new capital gains taxes for small business. François Picard’s panel looks at the pros and cons of starting a company in a no-growth economy.

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Marie EKELAND. Co-founder, France Digitale;
Stéphane DEHOCHE. President and CEO, Neolane;
Corinne NARASSIGUIN. French MP, French citizens abroad (North America);
Mark DEEN. Journalist, Bloomberg News;
Romain RANCIERE. Professor of economics, Paris School of Economics (from Washington).

Produced François Picard, Anelise Borges, Mary Colombel, Isabelle Sarton du Jonchay.

Watch the second part here.

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François Picard

13/05/2013 - THE DEBATE

Pakistan's new Sharif?

Poverty is daunting, extremism on the rise, the politicians all too familiar and yet Pakistanis turned out in their largest numbers in decades to vote. François Picard’s panel argues over third-time winner Nawaz Sharif’s ability to learn from past mistakes.

09/05/2013 - THE DEBATE

Middle East peace: how to spark a breakthrough? (part 2)

While John Kerry’s fresh initiative to kick start Middle East peace may face scepticism, France 24 meets a Palestinian philanthropist who’s trying to break the ice, one person at a time. Watch Marc Perelman and Gallagher Fenwick’s report and the ensuing discussion in the France 24 Debate.

09/05/2013 - THE DEBATE

Middle East peace: how to spark a breakthrough?

08/05/2013 - THE DEBATE

Gemany, lonely at the top (part 2)

"Nothing could be worse for Germany than to speak of a German Europe" warns finance minister Wolfgang Schäuble. But is already the case? François Picard’s panel argues over a German model whose downsides are often downplayed – both in Europe and in a country that’s preparing for a general election in the autumn.