Antonio Vitorino: President, Notre Europe - Jacques Delors Institute
on 20/05/2013

Recent surveys show a majority of Europeans have a negative opinion of the EU. Euroscepticism is rising particularly in member states most affected by the ongoing crisis: three quarters of the Spanish and 60pc of the French say they don't trust the EU anymore. A former EU Commissioner from Portugal, Antonio Vitorino discusses what Europe must do to regain the trust of its citizens.

Neelie Kroes: European Commissioner for Digital Agenda
on 13/05/2013

Neelie Kroes calls on Europe to support its network of high-tech start-ups in order to revive its ailing economy. The Dutch liberal believes there is enough untapped talent on the continent to launch a "digital revolution" and create badly needed jobs

26 million europeans unemployed
on 06/05/2013

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.

Connie Hedegaard, European Commissionner for Climate Action
on 22/04/2013

With our guest, Connie Hedegaard, European Commissionner for Climate Action, we will discuss the impact of the on going crisis on Europe climate change policies. What does the crisis mean for Europe green program and are her plans for the future ?

Irina Bokova, Director-General of Unesco
on 15/04/2013

From the lack of funding due to the financial crisis to her trip to Mali with President Hollande the UNESCO's head talks about the problems the organisation is tackling today. She also talks about the deplorable social situation in her country Bulgaria, where people have resorted to self-immolation out of desperation.

Ioannis Kasoulides, Cypriot Foreign Minister
on 08/04/2013

Christophe Robeet talks to the new Cypriot Foreign Minister. Ioannis Kasoulides says the rescue plan is the “least bad” option for his country but regrets the lack of solidarity from his European partners. He also explains why Cyprus should lift a ban on casinos and offer firms tax exemptions on profits reinvested on the island to kick-start the island’s ailing economy

Joaquin Almunia, EU Commissioner for Competition
on 25/03/2013

The EU’s Competition Commissioner, Joaquin Almunia, and his team of lawyers have the power to investigate and fine companies he believes have breached the EU’s competition laws. Christophe Robeet and Mr Almunia discuss the EU's current investigations of Google and others, as well as the fine the EU recently imposed on Microsoft.

Lucinda Creighton, Irish European Affairs Minister
on 18/03/2013

Ireland currently holds the rotating presidency of the EU. Christophe Robeet meets the country's EU Minister, Lucinda Creighton, who has vowed to put growth and jobs and the heart of her programme.

Olafur Ragnar Grimsson, President of the Republic of Iceland
on 11/03/2013

In 2008, Iceland's three banks collapsed, leaving mountains of debt and a nation in shock. Five years later, the country is growing again and unemployment has fallen below 6 percent (less than half the eurozone average). Olafur Ragnar Grimsson explains how this small nordic island has managed to rise from the ashes so quicky.

Victor Ponta: Prime Minister of Romania
on 25/02/2013

Romania seems to be everyone’s favourite whipping boy. It was initially blamed in the horsemeat scandal. The UK has launched a PR campaign to keep Romanian workers away. And the European Commission says the country’s anti-corruption methods are not up to EU standards, even though Romania has been in the EU for six years. We ask Prime Minister Victor Ponta what it’s like to constantly battle an image problem

Didier Reynders: Belgian Foreign Minister
on 11/02/2013

The EU leaders gathered last week to discuss the budget for the coming seven years. As a former Finance Minister, Diders Reynders discuss the result of the Summit but also other issues like Tunisia, Syria and the french-led intervention in Mali.

Stefan Füle, EU Commissioner for Enlargement and Neighbourhood Policy
on 04/02/2013

Christophe Robeet meets Stefan Füle, the EU Commissioner for Enlargement and Neighbourhood Policy. In July, Croatia is expected to become the 28th member of the European Union, and other Balkan nations as well as Turkey are waiting in the wings. But as Europe faces an almost existential crisis, can it afford to grow even further?

Karel De Gucht, EU Trade Commissioner
on 28/01/2013

Belgian liberal Karel De Gucht warns against protectionist trends across Europe and explains why boosting free trade is the only way for Europe to grow again. He strongly disagrees with the rhetoric of France's firebrand Industry Minister, Arnaud Montebourg, and defends Europe's trade agreements with Asian countries.

Guy Verhofstadt: Former Belgian Prime Minister
on 14/01/2013

The outspoken president of the Liberals and Democrats calls for the creation of a truly federal Europe complete with a new constitution. He explains why euroscepticism is the wrong answer to the current crisis, warns Britain against leaving the EU and urges Italians to draw a line under the Berlusconi years.

Viviane Reding, Vice-President of the European Commission
on 02/01/2013

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.

Daniel Cohn-Bendit, co-chair of the Group of the Greens, European Parliament
on 17/12/2012

Known across Europe as the iconic leader of the May 68 student protests, Cohn-Bendit has been an outspoken MEP for almost two decades. He tells France 24 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 he urges President Hollande to stand firm on gay marriage.

Vaira Vike-Freiberga, former Latvian president
on 03/12/2012

Four years after being forced to request a bailout and seeing its GDP shrink by 24 per cent, Latvia has become the EU's fastest-growing economy. Is this proof that stringent austerity policies work? What can Spain and Greece learn from the Latvian model? Christophe Robeet speaks to Vaira Vike-Freiberga, a former Latvian president.

Programme with Pascal Lamy, General Director of the WTO
on 22/10/2012

As part of the partnership between the Robert Schuman Foundation and the Audiovisuel extérieur de la France (AEF), the Foundation is broadcasting the most recent programme on its site "Talking Europe" whose guest is Pascal Lamy, Director General of the World Trade Organisation. He is interviewed by Christophe Robeet and Caroline Camaret. During the interview he says what the European Union should be doing to revive the economy. He notably warns Europe against its protectionist responses.

Jean-Claude Trichet: Former President of the European Central Bank
on 08/10/2012

Christope Robeet speaks to Jean-Claude Trichet, former president of the European Central Bank. Jean-Claude Trichet is one of the key architects of Europe’s single currency, a man who knows better than anyone what needs to be done to fix the euro. Interviewed by the Chairman of the Robert Schuman Foundation, Jean-Dominique Giuliani on the euro crisis, Jean-Claude Trichet, who headed the ECB for eight years, reviews the measures taken by his successor Mario Draghi. He answers the decisive question: "Is the ECB doing enough to save the euro zone?".

Bernard Cazeneuve, French minister of European affairs
on 24/09/2012

Christophe Robeet talks to Bernard Cazeneuve, France's European Affairs Minister. M. Cazeneuve was asked by President Hollande to convince reluctant MP's from the ruling Socialists to ratify the European Fiscal Pact. The vote will take place at the beginning of October. In this programme, we will also talk about Hollande's priorities for Europe. Then, we will discuss the action the European commission should take on genetically modified corn.

Angel Gurria: Secretary General, OECD
on 10/09/2012

Christophe Robeet talks to Angel Gurria, Secretary General of OECD, who first reacts to Mario Draghi’s bond buying plan. He says there are some good news coming up for Spain and Italy. He speaks also about the issue of unemployment in Europe.

What's the grand plan to save the euro? (part 1)
on 28/06/2012

For the 60th edition of Talking Europe, Christophe Robeet focus with his guest on EU leaders meeting in Brussels for a make-or-break summit. This is Europe's moment of truth. If the European Union wants to survive, it no longer needs plumbers but real architects. And this could mean more sovereignty to the European institutions.

What's the grand plan to save the euro? (part 2)
on 28/06/2012

For the 60th edition of Talking Europe, Christophe Robeet focus with his guest on EU leaders meeting in Brussels for a make-or-break summit. This is Europe's moment of truth. If the European Union wants to survive, it no longer needs plumbers but real architects. And this could mean more sovereignty to the European institutions.

Nigel Farage and Graham Watson: 2 British MEPs, 2 views of Europe
on 18/06/2012

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.

Philippe de Fontaine Vive, Vice-President, European Investment Bank
on 04/06/2012

The European Investment Bank is known as the financial arm of the European Union.It may play an increasing role to try and revive growth across the European continent. EU leaders are expected to agree for recapitalise the EIB.10 billion euros may be given for the financing of strategic projects. Philippe de Fontaine Vive answers us and the questions of our partner, the Robert Schumann Foundation.

Anni Podimata, Vice-President of the European Parliament
on 22/05/2012

Talks to form a new Greek government collapsed last Tuesday, forcing the country's president to call new elections in June. Greece faces weeks of instability and threatens to plunge the whole of the eurozone in a new crisis. Has Greece become ungovernable? Christophe Robeet speaks to Anni Podimata, Vice-President of the European Parliament and member of the Greek Socialist party.

Philippe Maystadt, Honorary President, European Investment Bank
on 07/05/2012

Christophe Robeet talks to Philippe Maystadt, Honorary President of the European Investment Bank, who has just published “Europe: The lost continent?”For him, Europe will not be a lost continent if in the future there is a strategy to increase the growth potential of the European economy.

Jean-Luc Dehaene, Former Belgian Prime Minister, Belgian MEP (European People’s Party)
on 23/04/2012

Former Belgian Prime Minister Jean-Luc Dehaene has been an MEP since 2004. He gives us his take on the French presidential campaign. In his view, Europe has been used as a scapegoat in the campaign.

Vaclav Klaus, Czech President
on 06/04/2012

The Czech President is one of the most outspoken critics of the EU, which he once compared to the Soviet Union. Vaclav Klaus tells France 24 the Euro is a disastrous project and explains why his country decided to reject the recently adopted fiscal treaty.

Janusz Lewandowski,
European Budget Commissionner
on 24/03/2012

As countries across Europe struggle with debt, the EU is also being asked to be more frugal. Janusz Lewandowski, the EU Budget Commissioner, speaks to Douglas Herbert about his austerity plan and the tough economic climate in Europe. Jean-Dominique Giuliani, Chairman of the Robert Schuman Fondation, that is our partner on this programme, asks him his question.