Benedict XVI: The last European pope? (Part 2)

Will Benedict XVI's successor be the first Pontiff from another continent? Even though the demographics of Catholicism have shifted away from Europe, it still boils down to who gets to vote.

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• Jean DUCHESNE, Advisor to the Archbishop of Paris

• Ulrike KOLTERMANN, German journalist and author

From Abuja, Nigeria,
• John ALECHENU, Chief correspondent at Punch newspaper

From Rome,
• Seema GUPTA, France 24 correspondent

From Rio de Janeiro,
• Tim VICKERY, France 24 correspondent

Watch part one

Produced by Christopher Davis, Mary Colombel, Yann Pusztai.

Presenter

François Picard

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.

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?

07/05/2013 - THE DEBATE

War in Syria: Will spillover spark regional conflict?

06/05/2013 - THE DEBATE

Hollande's first year (part 2)

"Unhappy birthday, Mr. President!" Today, François Hollande's mandate is one year old. But it has been a long and painful 12 months for the French President. Marc Perelman and his guests discuss the French presidency's ups and downs over the past year.