France’s influence in the European institutions
Interview with Édith Cresson (Paris, 29 January 2008) — Excerpt: the failings of the French political elite in Brussels
VideoIn this interview, Édith Cresson, former French Minister for European Affairs, regrets that the French political elite does not understand the notion of ‘influence’ and refuses to engage in lobbying in Brussels. She also criticises their working methods.
Interview with Édith Cresson (Paris, 29 January 2008) — Excerpt: the loss of France’s cultural and linguistic influence
VideoIn this interview, Édith Cresson, European Commissioner from 1994 to 1999, discusses the loss of influence of the French language in the European institutions.
Interview with Édith Cresson (Paris, 29 January 2008) — Excerpt: the French position in the late 1980s and the role of François Mitterrand
VideoIn this interview, Édith Cresson, former French Minister for European Affairs, outlines the role of the administration in the establishment of France’s European policy and emphasises the importance of personal relationships, particularly describing the impetus provided by François Mitterrand.
Interview with Édith Cresson (Paris, 29 January 2008) — Excerpt: the Mitterrand-Kohl duo
VideoIn this interview, Édith Cresson, former Minister for European Affairs, comments on the nature of relations between François Mitterrand and Helmut Kohl and their shared vision of Europe and Franco-German interests.