Discussion & Cocktail ReceptionA unique opportunity to get an insightful presentation on what's at stake in the upcoming French presidential elections.
Alix BouilhaguetJournalist & DC Correspondent, France 2 & Le Parisien & Aujourd'hui en France David DieudonnéDeputy Head of General News, Agence France Presse Estelle YoussouffaReporter & Anchor, TV5 Monde & Al Jazeera English Moderated by James GraffExecutive Editor, The Week
What are the core issues in these elections? What are the challenges for France and its diverse population? Can Nicolas Sarkozy make the case for a second term? Or will François Hollande be the first Socialist president since 1995? What about Marine Le Pen?
To Attend
Tickets: 35$ for individual tickets / $60 for two ticketsBuy your tickets here.
Our panel of leading French journalists will address these three key issues of this campaign:
The Economy
Where do the main candidates stand on the future of the Euro? The sovereign debt? Unemployment?How has the economic slowdown affected the French electorate?
The Changing Face of France
How will France's changing demographic affect the election?How will the debate on immigration, public safety and Islam shape voters' choices?
France in the World
What role will France's international standing play in the upcoming elections?What is France's commitment to the European Union and its partnership with Germany?In the wake of Afghanistan and Libya, what is the global role of the French military?
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