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Same-sex marriage in France: Popping the question too soon? (Part 2)

President François Hollande campaigned on legalising gay marriage. Yet it’s turning into a potential political minefield for both government and opposition with polls now showing wavering support for the idea. A draft law is expected to go before the Cabinet on Wednesday to amend the law to allow marriages between same-sex couples. Join Annette Young and her panel who discuss whether this country is ready for gay marriage.

  • Tom CRAIG, Member of Party ActUP Paris
  • Franck MARGAIN, Vice President of the Christian Democratic Party
  • Laurent CHAMBON, Political Analyst
  • Dr. Jean-Pierre DICKES, Catholic Doctors' Association of France

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    Programme prepared and produced by Diaraye Bah, Yan Pusztai and Mary Colombel

 

Luxury goods - Return of the Bling
24/12/2010 - THE DEBATE

Luxury goods - Return of the Bling

Money can’t buy you happiness they say... but it will buy you a Luis Vuitton handbag or a Rolex watch , a vintage car or a beautiful Hermes scarf..Tonight we're talking Luxury and lots of it. It’s a global industry worth a cool TRILLION euros according to the Boston Consulting Group and one which has bounced back defiantly following the global recession…
The best of culture 2010 (Part 2)
22/12/2010 - THE DEBATE

The best of culture 2010 (Part 2)

Were looking back at the major cultural events of 2010. Who made it big at the box office? Who's song made it on to everyone's ipod? who's the new enfant terrible of the artworld...
The best of culture in 2010
22/12/2010 - THE DEBATE

The best of culture in 2010

We look back at the major cultural events of 2010. Who made it big at the box office? Whose song made it onto everyone's iPod? And who's the new enfant terrible of the art world?
Property : Beware the bubble (part 2)
21/12/2010 - THE DEBATE

Property : Beware the bubble (part 2)

The global economic slowdown has been accompanied by some pretty horrific real estate stories. From Dublin to Madrid to Dubai house prices have crashed, leaving investors spooked. So is investing in property still viable? If so, where are the next property hot spots? Laura Baines and guests discuss.
Property : Beware the bubble (part 1)
21/12/2010 - THE DEBATE

Property : Beware the bubble (part 1)

The global economic slowdown has been accompanied by some pretty horrific real estate stories. From Dublin to Madrid to Dubai house prices have crashed, leaving investors spooked. So is investing in property still viable? If so, where are the next property hot spots? Laura Baines and guests discuss.

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