The most recent programs for the European Union Tag http://www.c-spanvideo.org/browse?topic=1077 en-US Copyright 2013, National Cable Satellite Corporation info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Mon, 06 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Thu, 23 May 2013 23:53:35 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 Mon, 06 May 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 Mon, 06 May 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 Mon, 06 May 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 Mon, 06 May 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 Mon, 06 May 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 Mon, 06 May 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 Mon, 06 May 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 Mon, 06 May 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 Mon, 06 May 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 Mon, 06 May 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 Mon, 06 May 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 Mon, 06 May 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 Mon, 06 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Martin Schulz, President of the European Parliament delivered remarks on U.S. -Europe relations. He said he supports a free trade agreement set up by 2015, between United States and the European Union. Together, Europe and the U.S. account for about half the world's economic output and nearly a third of world trade. Mr. Schulz also spoke about the need for the United States and European Union to work together on challenges relating to financial market regulations and economic recovery. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309625-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309625-1 Mon, 06 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT German Chancellor Angela Merkel addressed members of the European Parliament on solving the eurozone financial crisis. She talked about Germany's continued support of the eurozone and warned against the U-K leaving the European Union. Her speech came on the same day she visited British Prime Minister David Cameron in London, where the two leaders discussed the E-U budget and other eurozone matters. Prime Minister Cameron has been outspoken against plans to increase the EU budget. Following the Chancellor's remarks, she took questions from European Parliament party leaders. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309369-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309369-1 Mon, 06 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT The Presidents of the European Commission and European Council addressed members of Parliament to discuss the outcome of a recent meeting with European leaders. They talked about the need for banking supervision and the proposed creation of a European banking union. Following their remarks, European party leaders responded, largely criticizing the lack of concrete proposals from the summit and calling for more progress on the implementation of the banking union. Members also commented on the European Union receiving the Nobel Peace Prize and the U-K's role in the E-U. This is the first hour of that debate. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309039-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309039-1 Mon, 06 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Prime Minister David Cameron reported to the House of Commons about the European Union's Eurozone Crisis Summit. He stated that a working Eurozone needs a working banking union, which Great Britain will not be part of. He also expressed the importance of the Eurozone remaining a single market. Labour Party leader Ed Miliband also spoke, criticizing Prime Minister Cameron's conclusions about the summit. Great Britain is not a part of the Eurozone, but is a part of the European Union. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308971-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308971-1 Mon, 06 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT European Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso called for the European Union (EU) to evolve into a "federation of nation-states." He talked about ways to fix the eurozone financial crisis, rebuild Europe's credibility around the world, and outlined long term goals to promote growth and stability in the region by extending more oversight and regulatory powers to the European Central Bank. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308239-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308239-1 Mon, 06 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Members of the European Parliament debated Russia's free speech policies, gay rights in Russia, and the trial of the band Pussy Riot. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308099-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308099-1 Mon, 06 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Lloyd Blankfein talked about global economic issues. Topics included the European debt crisis, the global economy and lessons learned from the 2008 financial crisis. On the LIBOR rate-fixing scandal, he said the impact of the scandal was "undermining the integrity of the financial system that has already been undermined." http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307127-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307127-1 Mon, 06 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Prime Minister Cameron answered questions on the impact the European debt crisis has had on the British economy. Much of the hearing centered on the reasons the United Kingdom never joined the euro and the benefits of being in the single market (European Union). http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306895-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306895-1 Mon, 06 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Prime Minister Cameron addressed the House of Commons after attending a two-day summit with European leaders to discuss the region's debt crisis. Leaders from the 27-member European Union (EU) agreed on banking and financial measures to assist struggling economies, like Spain and Italy. The prime minister told members that there is a "real benefit" in staying in the EU but that the United Kingdom should seek to have "looser relationships" within the European Union. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306879-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306879-1 Mon, 06 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT At the conclusion of the two-day European Union summit in Brussels, the presidents of the European Council and European Commission spoke to reporters about solutions to resolve the European debt crisis. Leaders from the 27-member states agreed on bailout funds for Spain and creating a single supervisory banking union for the eurozone countries by the end of the year. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306852-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306852-1 Mon, 06 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Panelists talked about the Greek election results and its potential effects on the European debt crisis. They focused on the causes of the crisis and the prevention of future crises. Jacob Kirkegaard argued that the European Union was flawed and that insistence on national sovereignty impeded unified action. They responded to questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306736-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306736-1 Mon, 06 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Participants debated the future of the European Union in light of the European debt crisis and speculation that countries, such as Greece, might be forced to leave the monetary union.. The Munk Debate is a bi-annual event in Toronto, bringing together newsmakers and leaders to debate current issues. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306250-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306250-1 Mon, 06 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Josef Ackermann talked about measures taken by the governments the global economy and European approaches to their debt crisis, including austerity measures, proposals for stimulus spending, and problems within the eurozone. He responded to questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306380-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306380-1 Mon, 06 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Veronique de Rugy explained her position that most European nations are not engaging in true austerity measures and are instead increasing taxes and revenue without significantly cutting spending. She said their plans are making things worse, and that true budget cuts would help their economies recover. She responded a video clip of a May 23, 2012 Question Time in the British House of Commons, and to telephone calls and electronic communications. C-SPAN Radio's Nancy Calo read news headlines at the end of the program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306377-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306377-4 Mon, 06 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Philip Gordon gave the keynote address at a Brookings Institution forum on the Europe Union. He talked about about the Obama administration's diplomatic efforts with Europe. He responded to questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306202-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306202-1 Mon, 06 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Panelists talked about at U.S.-Europe relations in an election year and the ways that candidates will use foreign policy to gain advantage. Topics included global debt issues, relations with Russia, State Department budget cuts, partisan politics, and Israel. They also responded to questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306202-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306202-3 Mon, 06 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Representatives from French and German newspapers discussed the division between their two countries on the best way to restore European Union economic growth. They also talked about Greece and Spain's debt problems. They responded to questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306202-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306202-2 Mon, 06 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Prime Minister David Cameron spoke to business leaders in Manchester, England, about the British economy and the future of the eurozone. In his speech, he rejected Labour Party calls to rethink the proposed spending cuts and defended his government's deficit reduction plan, saying that it was the right plan to save the British economy. On the eurozone, he warned that the 17-member eurozone was at a crossroads. He added that the eurozone needed make a decision to either "make up or potentially break up." http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306066-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306066-1 Mon, 06 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT COUNCIL ON FOREIGN RELATIONS Europe and World Economy Speaker: Willem Buiter, Citigroup Chief Economist Presider: Rana Forhoohar, Time Magazine Assistant managing Editor for Economics & Business 8 - 9am New York City http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306046-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306046-1 Mon, 06 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Domenico Lombardi talked about the implications of recent election results in France and Greece that challenged the austerity measures taken by their governments. Topics included what happens next and the impact of the elections on the global and U.S. economies. He also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305883-6 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305883-6 Mon, 06 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Jay Carney briefed reporters and answered questions. He was repeatedly asked about President Obama's view of same-sex marriage following Vice President Biden's remarks the previous day on the issue on "Meet the Press." Other topics included election results in France and Greece. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305862-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305862-1 Mon, 06 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT European Union (EU) and U.S. homeland security officials talked about transatlantic cyber security. EU Home Affairs Commissioner Malmstrom talked about the European Cyber Crime Center and some of the U.S.-EU cooperative successes, including the dismantling of a child sex exploitation network and the establishment of the EU-U.S. Cyber Security Working Group. In her remarks she stressed the need for shared responsibility for cyber security. Homeland Security Deputy Secretary Lute talked about the role of her department in cyber security, differences between national and homeland security, U.S. international policies and standards for cyber security, and other topics. After their speeches, they answered questions from the audience. This discussion was part of a Center for Strategic and International Studies day-long conference on cyber security. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305790-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305790-1 Mon, 06 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Douglas Rediker talked about the role of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), the role of the U.S. within the IMF, and reasons why the IMF is seeking to raise $400 billion. He responded to phone calls and electronic communications. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305582-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305582-5 Mon, 06 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT European Parliament members spoke out about the situation in Syria and the six-point peace plan set out by U-N envoy Kofi Annan. E-U High Representative for Foreign Affairs Catherine Ashton opened up the debate with brief remarks and told members that lawmakers were working on a new set of sanctions against Syria. Members voted in February to impose sanctions, which include travel bans, weapons embargo, and restrictions on banking and financial services. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305580-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305580-1 Mon, 06 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Journalists spoke about the European debt crisis, the Greek economy, relations between Greece and Germany, and the impact of the debt crisis on the future of the global economy. They responded to questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305402-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305402-3 Mon, 06 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Christine LaGarde spoke about the International Monetary Fund agenda. In her speech she said the U.S. can move more slowly than its European counterparts toward deficit reduction but warned that long term costs of entitlement programs would have to be dealt with. She also called the latest efforts to contain the financial crisis in Europe "promising." http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305284-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305284-1 Mon, 06 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Neil Irwin talked about Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke and Treasury Secretary Tim Geithner's testimony before the House Oversight and Government Affairs Committee on the European debt crisis and the threat it poses to the U.S. economy.He responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. C-SPAN Radio's Nancy Calo read news headlines at the end of the program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305044-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305044-4 Mon, 06 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Timothy Geithner and Ben Bernanke testified on U.S. response to the European Union debt crisis. Chairman Bernanke said the European debt crisis still threatened the U.S. economy, but recent stress tests on major U.S. banks showed that many would be able to survive an economic downturn. They also answered questions about the U.S. housing market and federal debt. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305020-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305020-1 Mon, 06 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Michael Punke talked about U.S.and European Union trade negotiations, Russia's participation in the World Trade Organization, and U.S. global trade interests. Following his remarks he answered questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304967-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304967-4 Mon, 06 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Robert Shapiro talked about the impact of the Eurozone crisis on the U.S. economy, and he responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Topics included trade and banks, lessons learned from Europe for the U.S. deficit debate, and challenges to the U.S. economy. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304506-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304506-3 Mon, 06 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT European Parliament debated a measure to impose tougher sanctions on Syria in response to spiraling violence in the country. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304443-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304443-1 Mon, 06 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Secretary Clinton and European Union Representative Catherine Ashton spoke to reporters following a meeting at the State Department. Secretary Clinton in her remarks said the U.S. is "evaluating" a letter from Iran stating a desire to resume talks on its nuclear program., calling the letter "an important step." She also commented on the death of [New York Times] reporter Anthony Shadid in Syria, noting that she often made time to read his articles. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304485-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304485-1 Mon, 06 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT German Chancellor Angela Merkel discussed the future of Europe with students at the Hertie School of Governance in Berlin. The event was co-hosted by the Financial Times and the Broader European Alliance Agenda Foundation. Following her remarks, she answered questions from the students. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304296-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304296-1 Mon, 06 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Economic leaders discussed the European debt crisis, the future of the euro and whether Europe's economic problems would affect U.S. economic recovery. They responded to questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304252-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304252-1 Mon, 06 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Economists testified on the European debt crisis and the outlook for the eurozone. They said that the U.S. should treat the crisis as a wake up call and urged lawmakers to bring down debt and spending to sustainable levels. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304107-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304107-1 Mon, 06 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Prime Minister David Cameron talked about the future of the eurozone, outlining ways that Europe could recover following the financial crisis. He also talked about the decision not to ratify the European Union treaty that would change how the single market was regulated, stating that the treaty was not in the U.K.'s "national interest." http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303924-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303924-1 Mon, 06 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT German Foreign Minister Guido Westerwelle spoke about the European economy, the future of the Euro, and efforts to see the European Union through an economic recession. He responded to questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303802-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303802-1 Mon, 06 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT