Cameron vs Europe (part 2)

The UK spoils for a fight over the EU’s budget as pressure grows on David Cameron from within his own ranks to opt out of the EU completely. François Picard’s panel engages in heated debate over whether it’s all about money or political posturing.

DEBATE

Graham WATSON. UK Liberal Democrat MEP (from Brussels);
Douglas CARSWELL. Conservative MP for Clacton, UK (from London);
Valérie RABAULT. Vice-President, National Financial Commission, French National Assembly (from Montauban, France);
Christophe ROBEET. Europe Editor, France 24 (from Brussels).
Melissa BELL. Foreign Affairs Editor, France 24;
Markus KARLSSON. Business Editor, France 24;
Yves BERTONCINI. Secretary General, Notre Europe think tank.

Produced by François Picard, Anelise Borges, Mary Colombel, Christopher Davis.

Watch the first part here.

Presenter

François Picard

30/04/2013 - THE DEBATE

Karzai's CIA cash

Bags of cash delivered monthly to the Afghan National Security Council offered a quick-fix solution in a nation steeped in a tradition of patronage, but François Picard's panel worries that CIA payments may ultimately undermine US efforts to pull out of a stable Afghanistan.

29/04/2013 - THE DEBATE

Italy's grand plan: new coalition pledges to push growth (part 2)

An unprecedented line-up for an unprecedented crisis, or more of the same? François Picard’s panel weighs up the chances of success for Italy’s grand coalition... and its chances of actually spurring reform and growth in a Europe worried about the rise of populism.

29/04/2013 - THE DEBATE

Italy's grand plan: new coalition pledges to push growth

24/04/2013 - THE DEBATE

Gay marriage in France: a love and hate affair (part 2)

Last night, in the heart of Paris, police clashed with rioters furious about the news that it will soon be legal for gay couples to marry and to adopt children. In recent months, hundreds of thousands have taken part in protests and there has been an alarming rise in homophobic attacks. Bu President François Hollande remains undeterred. Laura Baines and her guests discuss the future of gay marriage in France.