Egypt under Morsi: showdown over new constitution

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 second part here.

Presenter

François Picard

13/05/2013 - THE DEBATE

Pakistan's new Sharif? (part 2)

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.

13/05/2013 - THE DEBATE

Pakistan's new Sharif?

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.