euro|topics - François-Xavier Pietri

: 1. La Tribune - France | 28/01/2008

The lack of consulatation between the ECB and the Fed

François-Xavier Pietri considers that the case of massive fraud suffered by the French bank Societe Generale illustrates the weaknesses of the financial world. "Why, if ... » more

: 2. La Tribune - France | 09/01/2008

Reality catches up with Sarkozy

In response to the press conference given by the French president on January 8th, the editorialist François-Xavier Pietri considers that it included "the first renunciation ... » more

: 3. La Tribune - France | 24/08/2007

Angela Merkel, a popular chancellor

Half way through her four year term, Angela Merkel is enjoying unprecedented popularity. The editorialist is surprised by this: "Who, in Autumn 2005, would have ... » more

: 4. La Tribune - France | 20/08/2007

The ECB has no influence over the world-wide financial crisis

Facing the high-risk mortgage crisis in the United States, the central bank of America (FED) took an unprecedented decision and lowered its discount rate on ... » more

: 5. La Tribune - France | 21/05/2007

The new French government offers 'explosive combinations'

François-Xavier Piétri evaluates the new French government presented on Friday, May 18th. "The government concocted by Nicolas Sarkozy and his Prime Minister [Fraçois Fillon]... has ... » more

: 6. La Tribune - France | 07/05/2007

Can Nicolas Sarkozy reform France?

"By carrying Nicolas Sarkozy to the Elysée, the French have knowingly made a powerful choice for a profound change in France", considers the editorialist François-Xavier ... » more

: 7. La Tribune - France | 20/02/2007

Airbus struggles to get out of its crisis

"Europe is in a bad way. We knew that already. What is new is that this 'bad way' now goes beyond the strictly political domain: ... » more

: 8. La Tribune - France | 08/12/2006

The independence of the European Central Bank

"The increase of interest rates, that the Central European Bank [CEB] has just introduced, has not provoked the usual polemics", notes the editorialist François-Xavier Pietri. ... » more

: 9. La Tribune - France | 28/11/2006

The Eurotunnel company avoids voluntary liquidation

"Eurotunnel has been saved!", writes François-Xavier Pietri after the company's creditors accepted on November 27th a redevelopment plan proposed by management. "Of course a few ... » more

: 10. La Tribune - France | 12/07/2006

Europe's competitive efficiency

"Neelie Kroes, the European Competition Commissioner, and Viviane Reding, the Commissioner for Information Society and Media, are making headlines from Brussels," delights editorialist François-Xavier Pietri. ... » more