Nigel Farage and Graham Watson: two British MEPs, two views of Europe

Christophe Robeet speaks to two British MEPs with completely diverging views on the UK’s role within the EU. Nigel Farage, the leader of the UK Independence party, debates with Graham Watson, an outspoken Liberal MEP.

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Christophe Robeet

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12/01/2013 - TALKING EUROPE

EU budget cuts: Tough times for culture

Is Europe's culture under threat? Over the past few years, national governments have been cutting culture subsidies in an effort to rein in debts and deficits. But critics warn the move will be counterproductive, since culture contributes more than 4 percent to the Union’s GDP. Christophe Robeet meets three MEPs to discuss the state of Europe's culture.

29/12/2012 - TALKING EUROPE

Viviane Reding, Vice-President of the European Commission

Two years ago, Viviane Reding famously clashed with then French president Nicolas Sarkozy over the expulsion of Roma citizens. She has since embarked on a new campaign to promote gender equality in the highest ranks of Europe's business world. She and Christophe Robeet look back at 2012 and discuss whether it was a good year for Europe's citizens.

29/12/2012 - TALKING EUROPE

Boosting research and innovation: does Europe have a plan?

In order to remain a leading player in our increasingly competitive world, Europe needs to boost innovation and research. The European Commission has proposed 80 billion euros in spending for the next seven years. But as EU leaders are debating sharp reductions to the EU budget, scientists are urging politicians to keep their budgetary knives away from research funding.

15/12/2012 - TALKING EUROPE

Daniel Cohn-Bendit, co-chair of the Group of the Greens, European Parliament

Known across Europe as the iconic leader of the May '68 student protests, Daniel Cohn-Bendit has been an outspoken MEP for almost two decades. He tells Christophe Robeet why he is losing patience with the conservative government of David Cameron, calls on EU leaders to resist nationalism and build a truly federal Europe and urges French President Hollande to stand firm on gay marriage.

15/12/2012 - TALKING EUROPE

European summit: ending the year on a high note?

Gathering in Brussels for their last summit of 2012, EU leaders finalised plans to set up a eurozone-wide banking supervisor by March 2014, paving the way for a banking union. But is such progress enough to reassure jittery investors for now? Also, what lies in store for 2013?