Search results for ‘President Nicolas Sarkozy’
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French probe Nazi-theme party attended by Tory MP
French authorities have launched an investigation into a Nazi-themed party attended by Conservative MP Aidan Burley, who has been sacked as a parliamentary aide amid the furore.
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Thousands of Czechs mourn Vaclav Havel
At least 10,000 people pack the streets of Prague as the body of former Czech president Vaclav Havel is taken in procession to Prague Castle, where it will lie in state for three days.
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Anglo-French spat as Paris faces downgrade
With the war of words continuing over the relative health of the British and French economies, money market rumours suggest France could have its credit rating downgraded, as Jane Deith reports.
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Cameron defends EU veto decision
Prime Minister David Cameron tells Political Editor Gary Gibbon that he stands by the decision to veto an EU treaty to stabilise the euro, maintaining that Britain will “keep its influence.”
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Cameron vetoes EU treaty deal
David Cameron has refused to sign up to the EU treaty deal saying it is not in Britain’s interest, leaving Europe to agree reforms without the UK.
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EU leaders prepare for last chance summit
Angela Merkel says EU leaders have a “duty” to come to an agreement ahead of the EU summit in Brussels, as the European Central Bank drops interest rates to try and rescue EU banks.
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European financial tax – is the City worth saving?
As David Cameron trades blows with other European leaders over a financial transactions tax, Channel 4 News asks if the City should be protected.
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Senior tories warn EU treaty reform will require referendum
Two senior conservatives warn that a redrawn eurozone would make a referendum inevitable, despite the prime minister’s pledge to veto any EU reform plans that fail to protect UK financial interests.
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Eurozone downgrade threat – investors respond
As a ratings agency threatens to downgrade not only France and Germany but the eurozone bailout fund itself, Channel 4 News looks at how investors are reacting and what it could mean.
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Ratings agency warns of eurozone downgrade
Ratings agency Standard and Poor’s warns it is considering downgrading the euro bailout facility itself after suggesting similar moves for many eurozone countries amid the ongoing financial turmoil.
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The case for a referendum on European fiscal union
‘Merkozy’ will formally propose their plan to the European Council on Friday. But under what circumstances could any treaty changes to the European Union trigger a UK referendum? FactCheck investigates.
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France and Germany have broken borrowing rules
As France and Germany push for sanctions for eurozone members who break borrowing limits, Channel 4 News can reveal that both countries are among the worst offenders.
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Eurozone ‘flawed’ from beginning says Delors
The eurozone was flawed from the beginning according to Jacques Delors, one of the architects of the single currency. He says that efforts to tackle its problems have so far been too little too late.
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Don’t rely on ECB to solve euro crisis – Germany
As Germany says the European Central Bank does not have “unlimited firepower” to come to the aid of indebted countries, an economist tells Channel 4 News it must do.
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Gates calls on G20 to adopt ‘Robin Hood’ tax
Nicolas Sarkozy says Bill Gates’ proposal of a ‘Robin Hood’ tax on financial transactions is “technically possible”, during the meeting of G20 leaders in Cannes.
