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ECB’s Mario Draghi vows to save the euro
26/07/2012 - EUROZONE

ECB’s Mario Draghi vows to save the euro

European Central Bank President Mario Draghi (pictured) vowed to save Europe’s single currency from collapse on Thursday after the euro tumbled against the dollar amid concerns over inflated Spanish and Italian borrowing costs.
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European powerhouse under threat (part 2)
24/07/2012 - THE DEBATE

European powerhouse under threat (part 2)

Eurozone leaders hoping for a summer respite from the debt crisis will be sorely disappointed, amid fresh signs that Greece is unable to pay back its debts, Spanish stocks that continue to slump after borrowing costs hit a new record, and Germany - the sole engine of growth in the eurozone - hit with a warning from the ratings agencies.... So, is Moody's right?
European powerhouse under threat
24/07/2012 - THE DEBATE

European powerhouse under threat

Eurozone leaders hoping for a summer respite from the debt crisis will be sorely disappointed, amid fresh signs that Greece is unable to pay back its debts, Spanish stocks that continue to slump after borrowing costs hit a new record, and Germany - the sole engine of growth in the eurozone - hit with a warning from the ratings agencies.... So, is Moody's right?
European Central Bank cuts rates to record low
05/07/2012 - EUROPE

European Central Bank cuts rates to record low

In a bid to drive down borrowing costs and stimulate Europe’s debt-stricken economies, the European Central Bank on Thursday cut its key interest rate to an all-time low of 0.75 percent.
Peter Mandelson, former British Cabinet minister
13/06/2012 - THE INTERVIEW

Peter Mandelson, former British Cabinet minister

Owen Fairclough speaks to Lord Peter Mandelson, former British Cabinet minister and EU Trade Commissioner, in Gabon's capital Libreville. They discuss the future of Europe in light of the ongoing debt crisis. Peter Mandelson believes that it is possible to manage the situation if emergency action is taken. He is also in favour of a reinforced role for the European Central Bank.
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SOS Spain: banking crisis is make-or-break for eurozone (part 2)
06/06/2012 - THE DEBATE

SOS Spain: banking crisis is make-or-break for eurozone (part 2)

Despite denials, Spain will have to ask for bailout money sooner rather than later. That’s the prediction of François Picard’s panel, which explains how the latest steps towards a banking union in Europe could finally gain traction.
SOS Spain: banking crisis is make-or-break for eurozone
06/06/2012 - THE DEBATE

SOS Spain: banking crisis is make-or-break for eurozone

Despite denials, Spain will have to ask for bailout money sooner rather than later. That’s the prediction of François Picard’s panel, which explains how the latest steps towards a banking union in Europe could finally gain traction.
God save the Queen - June 1, 2012 (part 2)
02/06/2012 - THE WORLD THIS WEEK

God save the Queen - June 1, 2012 (part 2)

The Houla massacre may be a turning point in Syria but for now, main backer Russia’s not budging. Also, a fresh revelation contradicts past claims by French politicians on the outbreak of Rwanda’s genocide and a royal row over the merits of monarchies on the eve of Queen Elisabeth’s diamond jubilee.
Hollande warned not to meddle with EU pact
12/05/2012 - Europe

Hollande warned not to meddle with EU pact

European Central Bank policymaker and Bundesbank chief Jens Weidemann warned Francois Hollande on Saturday against meddling with the EU's fiscal pact. France’s president-elect had vowed to renegotiate the treaty as one of his pre-election promises.
Europe's groundswell for growth (part 2)
30/04/2012 - THE DEBATE

Europe's groundswell for growth (part 2)

With recession spreading across the continent, will the French presidential candidates make good on their pledge to get Germany to put more of the accent on growth? François Picard's panel looks at the groundswell against austerity.
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