Century after that revolution, in 1788, that the same mirabeau defied the king of france and set the will of the people against the king, with the First National assembly, the first parliamentary body, and this was quite simply his ambition, to transpose the british model of constitutional monarchy. In the end, it was the english who almost had the french revolution, but in france developed towards another system and on the 21st Of September exactly 231 years ago to the day, the republic was born. And so our two pupils have been watching one another, influencing one another, have for many years been rivals, but for more than a century have always been allies to defend democracy and human rights. The different commemorations we have recall this and next year, in 2024, we shall be celebrating the 120th anniversary of the Entente Cordiale and the 80th Anniversary of the normandy landings. And as vera lynn saying, we shall meet again, we shall meet again to continue to seal this compact of
That would let him walk three from the Ecuadorian Embassy in london for the first time in over five years. U. S. Led coalition winds down its forces fighting isis in iraq, a fight over oil is underway. Our special report from the kurdish region of kirkuk coming up. Food lovers have a treat in store. We will look at the brandnew Michelin Guide. The food bible has just unveiled its coveted star rating for this years edition. First, our top story, live from paris. Stock markets here in europe opened down by more than 3 this tuesday, as the selloff around the world showed no sign o of slowing. Asian markets also finished lower, with the mckay dropping almost 5 . Asl street slid further fears of higher Interest Rates turned into a giaiant selloff. At one point, the Dow Jones Industrial average dropped a thousand points in less than an hour and ended with its worst day in more than six years. Gina robertson reports. Following the u. S. , asian markets have taken a beating tuesday, markets pl
Back against that trend. The lesson from history that we should reflect on tonight is that those who believe in the merits of an open International Order should fight for it when it is under challenge. And that is the context, in my mind, that we are debating this and related issues tonight. We are delighted again to present the Philippe Aghion lecture. This forum has become the leading forum for debate on the transatlantic relationship and how the transatlantic relationship tackles broader global issues like globalization. It is a special honor for us tonight to add another chapter to the series and pay tribute to aghions legacy and host to notable economic scholars and authors who will address the issue of how to make earth more equitable. Philippe aghion and heather boushey. I would also like to mention how fortunate we are and grateful i am to have our brookings colleague, david wessel, joining Hutchins Center on fiscal and Monetary Policy to moderate the discussion. To conclude, i
Back against that trend. The lesson from history that we should reflect on tonight is that those who believe in the merits of an open International Order should fight for it when it is under challenge. And that is the context, in my mind, that we are debating this and related issues tonight. We are delighted again to present the Philippe Aghion lecture. This forum has become the leading forum for debate on the transatlantic relationship and how the transatlantic relationship tackles broader global issues like globalization. It is a special honor for us tonight to add another chapter to the series and pay tribute to aghions legacy and host to notable economic scholars and authors who will address the issue of how to make earth more equitable. Philippe aghion and heather boushey. I would also like to mention how fortunate we are and grateful i am to have our brookings colleague, david wessel, joining Hutchins Center on fiscal and Monetary Policy to moderate the discussion. To conclude, i
[applause] [applause] [applause] [applause] [applause] [applause] [applause] [no audio] [applause] [clapping together] [cheers] [applause] k you. N [applause] [indiscernible] thank you. Thank you for your service. Thank you. Very nice to see you. [applause] [cheers and applause] [drumming] [applause] [applause] [no audio] [applause] [no audio] [applause] [speaking french] [speaking french] trumpet]d [applause] [applause] [speaking french] [applause] [cheers] [speaking french] you represent 19 countries assembled, united with france in order to celebrate conservation, reunion, and the tribute we must pay to all veterans who are here with us today. I wish to welcome our veterans because they are living witnesses of what happened here on the sixth of june 1944. [applause] this ceremony of the 70th anniversary is unique in its magnitude. It is exceptional because of the extraordinary fervor it has created and the exceptional time at which we are meeting together. It is the duty of memory t