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How to rejuvenate an ageing Europe (part 2)

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Although Europe’s politicians often seem uninspired in their answers to record unemployment and anaemic growth, François Picard sits down with young people from around the world who still believe in this old continent.

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  • Charles GIVADINOVITCH, MP, UMP party, (from France);
  • Guo BAI, PhD Candidate, HEC (from China);
  • Samuel GONZALEZ, Agent and producer; founder of NUSIC (from Spain);
  • Hiske HUPPERTS, Masters Student in Development Studies, Sorbonne University (from the Netherlands).

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Can the left fix it?
27/03/2013 - THE DEBATE

Can the left fix it?

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?
China in Africa (part 2)
26/03/2013 - THE DEBATE

China in Africa (part 2)

Why the backlash against Beijing? François Picard’s panel pays close attention to the terms and conditions attached to the $20bn in loans pledged by China’s new president to Africa, and to the true pros and cons of a China-Africa relationship that continues to grow.
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China in Africa
26/03/2013 - THE DEBATE

China in Africa

Why the backlash against Beijing? François Picard’s panel pays close attention to the terms and conditions attached to the $20bn in loans pledged by China’s new president to Africa, and to the true pros and cons of a China-Africa relationship that continues to grow.
Tough love for Cyprus (part 2)
25/03/2013 - THE DEBATE

Tough love for Cyprus (part 2)

Wall Street had its Lehman moment. Is Europe having its Laiki moment? Winding down Cyprus’ second largest bank is only the start of it for a Europe that often seems daunted by its financial imbalances.
Tough love for Cyprus
25/03/2013 - THE DEBATE

Tough love for Cyprus

Wall Street had its Lehman moment. Is Europe having its Laiki moment? Winding down Cyprus’ second largest bank is only the start of it for a Europe that often seems daunted by its financial imbalances.

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