Latest update: 28/11/2012 

- France - François Hollande - French economy - industry - steel


Mittal Meltdown (part 2)

No Flash warning
To take advantage of all the features on FRANCE24.COM, please click here to download the latest version of Flash Player.

Is Lakshmi Mittal really no longer welcome in France? François Hollande hosts the Indian-born steel magnate in a bid to save the Florange blast furnaces in eastern France. Hollande is threatening to temporarily nationalise the site. Can he do it and will it scare away foreign investors?

DEBATE
  • Valérie RABAULT. Vice-President, National Financial Commission, French National Assembly;
  • Felix MARQUARDT. Founder of Marquardt and Marquardt; Member of "Barrez-vous" (from Berlin);
  • Pascal PERRI. Professor of Economics, Novancia Business School;
  • Markus KARLSSON. France 24 Business Editor;

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

Watch the first part here.

Middle East peace: how to spark a breakthrough? (part 2)
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.
Middle East peace: how to spark a breakthrough?
09/05/2013 - THE DEBATE

Middle East peace: how to spark a breakthrough?

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.
Gemany, lonely at the top (part 2)
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.
Gemany, lonely at the top
08/05/2013 - THE DEBATE

Gemany, lonely at the top

"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.
War in Syria: Will spillover spark regional conflict?
07/05/2013 - THE DEBATE

War in Syria: Will spillover spark regional conflict?

More than two years after the Syrian revolt began, the conflict has taken a frightening turn in recent days with Israel striking Damascus twice, Syria threatening to retaliate and growing evidence that chemical weapons may have been used. With Lebanon ever so fragile, Turkey on edge, Jordan flooded with refugees and an international community still deeply divided, could we be witnessing the perfect storm that will plunge the whole region into conflict?

React to the article
Comment this article typing your message in the above text zone. Please note that this is limited to 1500 characters or less.
(1) Reaction

J'apprecie regulierement la

by Veronique Casey - 28/11/2012 - 08:22

J'apprecie regulierement la prestation de Francois Picard ainsi que les debats qu'il anime. Je dois cependant remarquer que la prestation d'hier sur Arcelor Mittal investissement en France etait tres pauvre. Je regrette vivement la prestation de Mme Rabault, accablante, sur le contenu et la forme, et les faibles interventions dea autres convives, Francois Picard inclus. Par exemple, il est vrai que le gouvernement Americain a soutenu l'industrie automobile. Ce soutien etait neanmoins assorti de conditions, entre autres, de restructuration de GM et de fermetures de sites.
Il est regrettable qu'a un moment crucial de la vie economique de la France et l'incompetence evidente du gouvernement dans ce secteur, que les medias soient aussi indulgents envers les acteurs politiques.
Bien a vous.Veronique Casey

Read more
Close