The argument over austerity: Franco-British divide over tackling the crisis (part 2)

British Conservatives say "belt-tightening" while French Socialists say "growth". François Picard’s panel argues over the ocean of difference in the way the two countries spin everything from growth and steel industry layoffs to EU plans for a banking union.

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By Anelise Borges

Bill CASH. Conservative MP (from London);
Philip CORDERY. French Socialist MP (from Brussels);
Jean Paul BETBEZE. Chief Economist, Crédit Agricole;
Mark DEEN. Journalist, Bloomberg.

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

Watch the first part here.

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François Picard

01/04/2013 - THE DEBATE

Kremlin crackdown: Putin tightens the screws

Last year’s unprecedented protests against Vladimir Putin may be a fading memory, but the swoop against non-governmental organisations seems to indicate a tightening of the screws. François Picard’s panel argues over the motives and timing.

28/03/2013 - THE DEBATE

Why the coup? Old story, new players in Central African Republic (part 2)

It’s an all-too familiar tale, but with some new players: the latest coup in the resource-rich Central African Republic raises questions over South Africa’s support to ousted president François Bozizé and interests that go as far as France and China.

28/03/2013 - THE DEBATE

Why the coup? Old story, new players in Central African Republic

27/03/2013 - THE DEBATE

Can the left fix it? (part 2)

François Hollande has only been in power for ten months, but looking at the polls it can seem like a lifetime. Across the Alps, Pier Luigi Bersani’s tenure as Italy’s prime minister could be over before it has even started. François Picard’s panel suggests that the left in recession-hit Europe make a pitch to loosen monetary policy. But will they sell that to the Germans in an election year?