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26 million Europeans out of work
04/05/2013 - TALKING EUROPE

26 million Europeans out of work

When the president of Europe's Trade Union Confederation meets the Director of Europe's Employers' Federation, expect a lively debate on the ongoing economic crisis and on the state of the continent’s labour market.
Anti-EU party makes big gains in British elections
04/05/2013 - UK

Anti-EU party makes big gains in British elections

The anti-European Union UK Independence Party made significant gains in local elections, results showed on Friday, dealing an embarrassing blow to Prime Minister David Cameron’s Conservatives.
Germany envy (part 2)
02/05/2013 - THE DEBATE

Germany envy (part 2)

The just rewards of a virtuous model and a talented generation, or is an unprecedented all-German UEFA Champions League final the future of a Europe where new "financial fair play" rules suit the Bundesliga better than its rivals? François Picard’s panel looks at Germany’s winning football model.
Germany envy
02/05/2013 - THE DEBATE

Germany envy

The just rewards of a virtuous model and a talented generation, or is an unprecedented all-German UEFA Champions League final the future of a Europe where new "financial fair play" rules suit the Bundesliga better than its rivals? François Picard’s panel looks at Germany’s winning football model.
US panel slams Europe's 'aggressive secularism'
01/05/2013 - RELIGION

US panel slams Europe's 'aggressive secularism'

A US government report released Tuesday criticised European countries for promoting "aggressive secularism", including a French ban on full-face veils and prohibitions elsewhere in Europe on religious attire, ritual slaughter and circumcision.
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Italy’s new PM Letta vows to focus on growth
29/04/2013 - ITALY

Italy’s new PM Letta vows to focus on growth

Italy’s new Prime Minister Enrico Letta said his government would act quickly to implement growth policies to reverse an austerity drive in his maiden speech to parliament on Monday, and vowed results within 18 months or “take the consequences.”
Iceland centre-right opposition claims election victory
28/04/2013 - ICELAND

Iceland centre-right opposition claims election victory

Iceland’s centre-right opposition on Sunday claimed a win in general elections after a count of almost half of the votes, signaling a return to power for the Independence and Progressive parties that led the country prior to the financial crisis.
Iceland heads to the polls in general election
27/04/2013 - ICELAND

Iceland heads to the polls in general election

Iceland heads to the polls on Saturday in a general election that is expected to hand power back to the centre-right parties, including the Independence Party, led by Bjarni Benediktsson (pictured) that led the country prior to the financial crisis.
Let the gay weddings begin!
24/04/2013 - IN THE FRENCH PAPERS

Let the gay weddings begin!

FRENCH PAPERS, Weds. 25/04/13: French papers react to the legalisation of gay marriage here in France after a final vote in Parliament yesterday. The left applauds a "historic" day, while the right wonders what there is to celebrate about such a divisive law. Also, are European leaders starting to change their minds about the effectiveness of austerity policies?
Towards a stronger eurozone
21/04/2013 - TALKING BUSINESS

Towards a stronger eurozone

This special edition of Talking Business is broadcast from the IMF headquarters in Washington, DC. The risk of a eurozone break-up seems to be fading, but the crisis is far from over. What can European policy makers do to achieve growth? Should the eurozone focus on building a banking and fiscal union?
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