Egypt under Morsi: showdown over new constitution (part 2)

The learning curve of democracy or a power grab? François Picard’s panel argues over Mohamed Morsi’s mad dash to a December 15th referendum on a draft constitution, amid a tense standoff between the president and Egypt’s judges.

DEBATE

By Anelise Borges

Abdul MAWGOUD R. DARDERY. Member of Parliament, Freedom and Justice Party (from Luxor, Egypt);
Cherine FOTY. Egyptian-American attorney;
Eberhard KIENLE. Research Director, CNRS;
Matthieu MABIN. Senior Correspondent, France 24.

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

Watch the first part here.

Presenter

François Picard

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The End of Privacy?

Time Magazine’s Person of the Year’s changed our lives for good argues François Picard’s panel in the France 24 Debate. Facebook’s Mark Zuckerberg and Wikileaks founder Julian Assange grabbing headlines with their “tell no secrets” way of communicating. Is it the end of privacy… for all of us?

16/12/2010 - THE DEBATE

Europe: austerity anger management

Is there a disconnect between Europe's leaders who convene Thursday for a summit...and their citizens who are protesting in the streets? Are we headed for a winter of discontent? How tight should belt-tightening go?

16/12/2010 - THE DEBATE

Europe: austerity anger management

15/12/2010 - THE DEBATE

Crunch Time in Ivory Coast (part 2)

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