The most recent programs for the Western Europe Tag http://www.c-spanvideo.org/browse?topic=1074 en-US Copyright 2013, National Cable Satellite Corporation info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Sat, 09 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Tue, 21 May 2013 19:15:50 GMT Lou Mehrer spoke about the Berlin Tunnel and "Operation Gold," a 1950s project conducted by the Central Intelligence Agency and the British Intelligence Service to tap into Soviet communications by tunneling from West Berlin into East Berlin, Germany. Known as "Operation Stopwatch" by the British, the 1,500 foot tunnel was active for eleven months, and netted about 40,000 hours of East German telephone conversations. Mr. Mehrer spoke at the Herbert Hoover Presidential Library and Museum in West Branch, Iowa. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311404-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311404-1 Sat, 09 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg answered questions from members of his party and the opposition in the absence of Prime Minister David Cameron, who was in the United States. Topics included human rights violations in Sri Lanka, youth unemployment, and a proposed referendum tol decide whether the United Kingdom stays in the European Union. This was the first Question Time of the new parliamentary session. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312743-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312743-1 Sat, 09 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT President Obama and British Prime Minister David Cameron spoke to reporters and answered questions on U.S.-U.K. relations. Among the topics they addressed were the future of the European Union, reports that the Internal Revenue Service had targeted conservative groups when reviewing tax-exempt status of organizations, and U.S. government talking points following terrorist attacks on the U.S. Consulate in Benghazi. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312708-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312708-1 Sat, 09 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen spoke to a committee of the European Parliament about the role of NATO and the future of European Union (EU) defense policy. In his comments he said that the EU needed to back up its diplomacy with military efforts so as not to lose its credibility and influence in the world. He called on European member states to shoulder security and defense burdens with the U.S. and other allies. After his remarks, he answered questions on Syria, NATO's relationship with the rest of the EU, and priorities for the EU defense summit scheduled for later in the year. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312684-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312684-1 Sat, 09 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Members of the House of Lords and House of Commons participated in the State Opening of Parliament in London. The Queen outlined the government's plan for the upcoming year, which included proposals for immigration reforms, economic growth measures, reducing business regulation, and programs for the elder http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312585-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312585-1 Sat, 09 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel and British Defense Secretary Philip Hammond spoke to reporters about joint security interests.*They also responded to several questions about civil war in Syria, including abut suggestions that the U.S. arm Syrian rebel forces. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312500-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312500-1 Sat, 09 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Senior government officials from Germany, Poland, and France talked about efforts to combat the spread of anti-Semitism in Europe. This discussion was part of the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum's 20th anniversary series of panels on the Holocaust and preventing future atrocities around the world. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312271-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312271-2 Sat, 09 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Irish President Michael Higgins addressed challenges facing the European Union, including unemployment and its standing in the world. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312353-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312353-1 Sat, 09 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Prime Minister Cameron answered questions from members of his coalition and the opposition. Topics included waiting times for patients in National Health Service, expanding manufacturing exports, and unemployment benefits. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312335-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312335-1 Sat, 09 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT German Finance Minister Wolfgang Schäuble talked about market regulation and the state of the European Union.  http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312262-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312262-1 Sat, 09 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT BBC News provided commentary as dignitaries attended an official ceremonial funeral service with full military honors for the former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher. Footage included scenes of the funeral cortege, interviews with politicians and others, as well as the service inside St. Paul's Cathedral in London. Baroness Thatcher died April 8, 2013, at the age of 87. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312072-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312072-1 Sat, 09 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Adam Boulton talked about preparations for Margaret Thatcher's official funeral service, and previewed protocols and the agenda for the event. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312191-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312191-1 Sat, 09 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT The British Parliament held a special session to honor former Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher, who died on April 8, 2013, of a stroke. She was 87. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312004-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312004-1 Sat, 09 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT President Ronald Reagan hosted Prime Minister Thatcher for a State Visit at the White House in 1988. Highlights of the official greeting ceremony and news conference from the Oval Office were shown. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311981-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311981-1 Sat, 09 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Telephone lines were open for comments on former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher, who died earlier in the morning. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311908-102 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311908-102 Sat, 09 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Mary Robinson, the former president of Ireland and former UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, spoke about her memoir, [Everybody Matters: My Life Giving Voice], at the Cooper Union in New York City. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311610-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311610-1 Sat, 09 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Chancellor of the Exchequer George Osborne announced the government's proposed tax and spending plan to British House of Commons members. Opposition leader Ed Miliband responded. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311614-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311614-2 Sat, 09 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Prime Minister Cameron answered questions from members of his coalition and the opposition. He answered several questions on the British economy and the eurozone bailout of Cyprus. Opposition Leader Ed Miliband said the situation in Cyprus was undermining the basic trust in banks across the eurozone. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311614-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311614-1 Sat, 09 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Irish Prime Minister Enda Kenny spoke about efforts to reform his government and promote democracy worldwide. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311580-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311580-1 Sat, 09 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Prime Minister Cameron answered questions from members of his coalition and the opposition. Topics included the British and European Union economies and the government's response to events in Syria and North Korea. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311458-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311458-1 Sat, 09 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT British Prime Minister David Cameron updated Liason Committee members on the U.K.'s current foreign policy in Syria and Mali. He discussed the government's decision to supply non-lethal assistance to opposition forces in Syria. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311448-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311448-1 Sat, 09 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Former Czech Republic President Vaclav Klaus and Uri Dadush talked about economic questions facing the European Union. Former President Klaus outlined steps taken by the European Union to alleviate the debt crisis, but predicted further economic hardship for Europe and the global economy. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311422-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311422-1 Sat, 09 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT William Hague made a statement on British policy on the civil war in Syria, and responded to questions from members of the government and opposition. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311310-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311310-1 Sat, 09 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Prime Minister Cameron held his weekly Question Time with members of the House of Commons. He answered on the "Bedroom Tax," International Women's week, and the National Health Service Other topics included the horse meat scandal, the state of the British economy, and the status of the European Union. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311344-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311344-1 Sat, 09 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT The British House of Commons | Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Select Committee heard testimony on government standards for testing meat products, protocol for the detection of contamination, food safety concerns and the role of British meat producers. The hearing was In reaction to trace amounts of horse meat found in several beef products all across the United Kingdom and in parts of Europe, Witnesses: (Panel 1) - Cllr Mehboob Khan, Chair of the LGA Safer and Stronger Communities Board, and Leader of Kirklees Council, West Yorkshire; Steve Jorden, Head of Regulatory Services, Worcestershire / (Panel 2) Andrew Simpson, President, British Meat Packing Association, Stephen Rossides, Director, BMPA; Paul Finnerty, Chief Executive, ABP; Stuart Roberts, Group Agriculture and Livestock Director, ABP / (Panel 3) Peter Kendall, President, National Farmers Union http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311333-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311333-1 Sat, 09 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Former Prime Minister of Belgium Guy Verhofstadt talked about the political and economic future of the European Union. He addressed Europe's fiscal problems and called for "drastic changes" to the governing system. In his comments, he considered the EU's future political and economic integration and the parallels with America's experience with federalism. After his remarks he was interviewed by David Frum and responded to questions from members of the audience. The Center on the United States and Europe at Brookings (CUSE) hosted "The European Union Political Crisis: What Can the EU Learn from the U.S.?" in cooperation with the Center for Transatlantic Relations at Johns Hopkins University SAIS and the European Parliament's Liaison Office. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311302-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311302-1 Sat, 09 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Jacob Frenkel talked about the different magatrends in the U.S. and European economies. He illustrated his presentation with PowerPoint. "Challenges Facing the Global Economic System" was a presentation at the National Association for Business Economics (NABE) 2013 Economic Policy Conference held in the Washington Court Hotel.  http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311285-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311285-2 Sat, 09 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Professor Douglas Bradburn of Binghamton University in New York contrasted British and American politics in the 18th century. He examined why Colonial America was unable to duplicate England's political system in the new world because of the multitude of differences, including wealth, culture and infrastructure, between the newly formed colonies and their mother nation. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309179-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309179-1 Sat, 09 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Prime Minister Cameron answered questions from members of his coalition and the opposition. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311205-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311205-1 Sat, 09 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Secretary of State John Kerry and British Foreign Secretary William Hague held a joint news conference during Secretary Kerry's first trip abroad in his new position. Among the topics they addressed were the secretary's travel agenda, relations between the U.S. and U.K., the Middle East, and an upcoming meeting with Syrian opposition leaders. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311152-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311152-1 Sat, 09 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Samuel Gregg talked about his book, [Becoming Europe: Economic Decline, Culture, and How America Can Avoid a European Future], in which he argues that if our elected leaders don't find the courage to reform the economy and government spending soon, the U.S. could find itself in the same terrible economic situation as many European countries do today. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310860-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310860-1 Sat, 09 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT British Labour Party Leader Ed Miliband outlined his party's plan to rebuild the British economy. He called his party's agenda "One Nation" and focused on re-introducing the ten pence tax rate for low income earners and creating gold-star vocational institutions for students who want an alternative to traditional university. He spoke to residents in Bedford, England, at Bedford Training Group and took questions following his speech. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311000-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311000-1 Sat, 09 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Prime Minister Cameron answered questions from members of his coalition and the opposition. Topics included claims of mislabeling of horse meat as beef products in some British supermarkets, the British economy, and the European Union budget vote. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310968-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310968-1 Sat, 09 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Prime Minister David Cameron reported on his meetings with European Union leaders on a seven-year budget cut deal. He told lawmakers this the agreement was a "good deal for Britain." http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310941-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310941-1 Sat, 09 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Janet Yellen, vice chair of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve, and Matthias Machnig, minister of economy for the German Federal State of Thuringia, discussed the U.S. and European economies and their relationships. Ms. Yellen focused on factors contributing to a weak U.S. economic recovery, unemployment, and Federal Reserve monetary policy. Minister Machnig discussed the Eurozone financial crisis, major challenges of the European economy, and the impact of environmental and industrial policies on full employment and prosperity. "Restoring Shared Prosperity and Full Employment" wsa the luncheon program of the "Trans-Atlantic Agenda for Shared Prosperity" economic summit held by the AFL-CIO with the Friedrich Ebert Foundation and the Macroeconomic Policy Institute (IMK) of the Hans Boeckler Foundation at the AFL-CIO headquarters. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310926-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310926-1 Sat, 09 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Members of Parliament debated a measure legalizing same-sex marriage in Great Britain. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310900-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310900-1 Sat, 09 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT French President Francois Hollande spoke at the European Parliament in Strasbourg, France on the future of the European Union. He also answered questions from European party leaders. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310865-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310865-1 Sat, 09 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Prime Minister Cameron answered questions from members of his coalition and the opposition. Topics included the state of the British economy, housing benefits, and the passing of the same-sex marriage bill. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310845-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310845-1 Sat, 09 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT At the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, the Prime Ministers of Italy, Ireland, Denmark and the Netherlands talked about Europe's future and ways to solve the current eurozone financial crisis. Irish Prime Minister Enda Kenny described the past two years in Ireland as a "hurricane" but was confident the eurozone would recover. The leaders also focused on trade relations with Japan and the United States, as well as the UK decision to hold a future referendum on membership within the European Union. Financial Times editor Lionel Barber hosted this event. The World Economic Forum is an annual event held in Davos, Switzerland attended by thousands of global leaders from government, business, economics and philanthropy. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310588-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310588-2 Sat, 09 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Cita Stelzer talked about her book, [Dinner with Churchill: Policy-Making at the Dinner Table], in which she examined the dinners hosted by Winston Churchill during and after World War II, which were used to persuade world leaders to adopt his position on various matters. Ms. Stelzer also responded to questions from the audience at Changing Hands Bookstore in Tempe, Arizona. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310703-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310703-1 Sat, 09 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Prime Minister Cameron answered questions from members of his coalition and the opposition. Topics included the state of the economy, housing benefits for veterans and a proposed tax increase on beer and alcohol. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310684-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310684-1 Sat, 09 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT German Chancellor Angela Merkel spoke at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland on the state of the eurozone. She said "considerable progress" was being made, but that most eurozone countries must implement the structural reforms needed to reduce government debt levels. Following her remarks, she answered questions. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310588-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310588-1 Sat, 09 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Prime Minister David Cameron spoke about Britain's relationship with the European Union (EU). He pledged to have a referendum on membership if his Conservative Party was elected to power in the next term. He added that "it was time for the British people to have their say" on Europe. He outlined a framework for a new relationship with Europe, which included more flexibility, democratic accountability and "giving power back to member states." http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310559-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310559-1 Sat, 09 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Alexis Tsipras, leader of the SYRIZA, the primary opposition party in Greece's Hellenic Parliament, talked about his country's economy and economic challenges. Greece had been in an economic crisis since 2009 and dependent on international monetary loans to rescue its economy. He criticized the austerity measures set by the European Union and added that the European Union needed radical changes and "a rational reconsideration of review and strategy". Other topics included Greece's foreign policy and relationships with other countries, including the U.S. and Israel. After opening remarks, he was interviewed by Mr. Antholis and Mr. Lombardi. He also responded to questions from members of the audience. Mr. Tsipras spoke in Greek, with simultaneous translation. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310533-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310533-1 Sat, 09 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT The Irish Parliament held a three-day public hearing to examine their current abortion law. Committee members heard testimony from medical and legal experts, religious leaders and advocacy groups on recommendations for more clarity in Ireland's abortion laws. In this panel, maternity doctors and health professionals testified on abortion law in Ireland. Doctors told committee members that "there is a degree of legal uncertainty" and recommended new laws that were "workable and practical" and protected the rights of doctors. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310482-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310482-1 Sat, 09 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Prime Minister Cameron answered questions from members of his coalition and the opposition. When queried by Opposition Leader Nick Clegg on his upcoming speech on his government's position on Britain's role in the European Union, he said he would not propose an in-out referendum on British membership but would protect the national interests at all cost. Other topics included the helicopter crash in Central London that killed two people and injured thirteen. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310410-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310410-1 Sat, 09 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Prime Minister Cameron answered questions from members of his coalition and the opposition. Several members referenced the prime minister's mid-year review news conference on January 7. Other topics included the British economy, benefits for poor families with children, unemployment,and minimum child benefits. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310272-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310272-1 Sat, 09 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Prime Minister David Cameron and Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg held their first joint news conference of 2013, outlining the coalition's mid-term priorities. Both leaders stated that the economy was "healing" at a much slower pace than expected, but added they were confident the coalition had a plan in place to promote growth. They responded to questions from reporters. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310243-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310243-1 Sat, 09 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Haitian President Michel Martelly addressed the European Parliament. He thanked the European Union for their continued support to Haiti and discussed the challenges facing the country. Mr. Martelly is Haiti's first head of state to address the European Union. Since the 2010 earthquake which devastated the island and left thousands homeless, the European Union has provided close to $415 million dollars in humanitarian aid. The Haitian president added that humanitarian aid is not enough, and urged European Union members to also support "productive work, trade and direct investments." http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309849-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309849-1 Sat, 09 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT British Foreign Secretary William Hague testified on arms export controls before the British Committees on Arms Export Controls. The committee examined a range of issues, including the government's policy on strategic exports and the licensing of arms exports and other goods. The foreign secretary was asked to update the committee on several issues including the United Kingdom's arms export policy with Syria and Israel and the implications of the European Union arms embargo on United Kingdom policy. Topics included the possibility of the United States joining in arms control treaties and the use of U.S. use of drones. He was joined by the head of Arms Export Policy Department within the British Foreign Commonwealth Office. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310195-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310195-1 Sat, 09 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT