the little guys, this is a 77 percent african you'd be issues 10 share ideas. you know, on this channel, we're not asking young people to have the solution, the future, the 77 percent for now. every weekend on the w the india, new corona virus infections are slowing. but though is the konami growth, the country recorded slow say the rise in cases of mid april, while the government in delhi is apparently preparing a stimulus package for the economy. also has depend damage bombs out for the germany. con virus curves weighed heavily on business during the 1st quarter,

but optimism about the weeks ahead is searching. i'm chris called welcome to the program. india. it appears to be preparing a stimulus package to help the areas of the economy hardest to bike with 1900. that's according to bloomberg news. small and medium sized terms of all kinds could benefit alongside larger companies and tourism education and hospitality sector. there was no timeline yet for analysis but for more of the spring in our corresponding meteor, i in more by needed several issues here. still unclear what more can you tell us about these plans? so right now the finance minister was speaking in one of the rent was really and she said last week that the 2nd vehicle to white is, has, is not going to impact the economy, which does not look like the fact on the ground. and there's a bank,

which is the epic bank in the, in the country. the central bank has already given $14000000.00 to the government. they have given this part of when he is dividend. so now the point is this, that the government is saying that the back is not going to be huge for a lot of companies. lot of lot of that goes over the us. so they have to come up with this to me, this package, and this to me, this package which was already given are just 15 percent of the d. p has not reached us. and so obviously the gilbert has to spend some more money. we know that india has become the global hotspot of dependent make in recent weeks. what has the government done so far to support the economy? right now i think the biggest challenge is vaccinating as many people as possible and controlling the 2nd wave and, and they have those have already coming in that the told to start coming in. so i

think that the nation is the biggest challenge, which the government is trying really hard to figure out. but obviously the challenge is then unemployment has paid. so especially in the areas where last year the unemployment rates were not that high. but this money is also a big problem and obviously inflation because of the commodity prices in the international market is again, the biggest challenge. the government is it will not get unemployment. you mentioned that it just sorting at the moment. how's that going to impact india's economic recovery of so as we have discussed this before, that was already facing all the trouble, even before we came to the country. so unemployment was a challenge and the economic growth was already rated. so now the read, the unemployment numbers are the most in the are, but in the market. if this is, this keeps coming, then the government has to really come up with something that they have to start supporting families and they have to start supporting professions rich. the and

then when does it have the money but so therefore unemployment is going to be a huge challenge even after it goes away. which again, a lot of time for in the show d. w. need ryan more by media. thank you. therapy in union has drawn up new sanctions against barrows, including against this national airline that's after the country forced a foreign passengers out heading over the terrace here to land in order to arrest a journalist critical of the bellows in government. so what measures are being imposed now? the u. s. bad bellows, the state own carrier bell avia from its aerospace that's after toss between the blocks leaders and now other airlines have announced their rerouting flights to avoid flying over bella. ruth, just landlocked right there. those airlines being air, france, thin air, singapore, airlines. and those are the more also be you is urging all carriers based in the

blocks to avoid disguise above bellows entirely european commission president or the left on the lines that the new measures would be broader than previous sections . this outrageous behavior needs a strong answer. therefore, the european council decided that there will be additional sanctions on individuals that are involved in the hijacking. but this time also on businesses and economic entities that financing this regime was on the line line. the head of the commission speaking there on new sanctions on beller, could the worse now be behind the german economy when it comes to condemning the country statistics office says g, d p fell by 1.8 percent between january and march. that was worse than expected, but a monthly survey today shows the business mode is bright, shows confidence storing on hopes of

a quick recovery. for more or less bringing clemens who's t is the president of the e for institute was released the survey earlier today. welcome to the program clement, looking at the figures you published today. has the pandemic bought about for the german economy? well, it looks like it, it's still there. we still have restrictions, but if we look at the sectors most affected by the pound, i make hospitality, travel, retail. we see that optimism is coming back. so companies that are clearly expecting that is going to be a good summer season that that will be pure restrictions maybe no restrictions any more and that things will improve a lot. so this suggests the worst is behind us. so looking at the things that you mentioned, their hospitality retail sectors that in doing business are close in direct

contact with their customers. bearing that in mind, is it now the growing number of people getting vaccinated that is driving optimism or is there more? it's certainly the declining number of infections, which is driven by the vaccination, at least 111 would think of cause the question is, will this continue? are we getting into people now who may be less willing to have themselves beck's unaided? will we see mutations of the virus which, which could be more infectious, or which could be even resist vaccinations? there are risks, but the expectations is that these rates were not materialized and that things will really improve now. so what do you see as the biggest threat then to this recovery while of, apart from uncertainties about how the pandemic will continue, whether it will come back in some form. there is another issue which is supply

shortages in certain areas, intermediate goods in pop of manufacturing, semiconductors, and other goods. commodities are getting more expensive and even in construction we see. but some periods, but getting very expensive so that the looming risks for these 2 sectors comes construction on manufacturing, which did relatively well in the pandemic. and in particular, during this that the 2nd and 3rd wave, if the shortages get was of a made, damp, and the recovery there. and kind of briefly, we talked earlier on the program about india mulling fresh economic stimulus. now the german government has been handing out billions to 2 companies in regards to policy. what are the next steps forward? need to be there is no need for broad stimulus in germany or private households on average have saved a lot. so there is a lot of purchasing power that couldn't be realized because there were restrictions

. and now as these restrictions, either people want to go back, go back shopping and they want to travel, go to restaurants. so that will be a lot of spending. no need to support that by a stimulus. there may be more of an issue regarding medium tom perspective, so germany needs to invest into its digital infrastructure. it needs to be attractive for investors in the upcoming industry, electric cars and other areas. so the need to address its medium term competitiveness. kind of 1st head of the for institute. thank you for your off. thank you. when it comes to raising europe's climate goals, some are saying the use of nuclear power should play a big role after all, it doesn't produce any greenhouse gas. falling the disaster in japan's fukushima germany is to phase out nuclear energy by the next year, but a neighboring france. the mindset is completely different. it has the largest

amount of nuclear in its energy mix worldwide. and a president who wants to keep it that way for a long time. touched on the franco german board, the facetime nuclear reactor was always a source of friction for the 2 countries. partly due to its frequent breakdowns, partly as age. it was the commission last june, after 43 years. it pains my heart to know the power station isn't generating anymore, but it's all gone quiet avenue. yet other nuclear power stations will remain on line much longer than planned. in february, the french nuclear safety authority as an extended plant life spans from 40 to 50 years. and the 2nd time reason, a lot of jobs have been lost. on the says, nuclear power is the future of energy. the mayor is part of a cross policy initiative, lobbying for an expansion of nuclear power in france. he says, it's not just a matter of economics. new gala nuclear power,

carbon footprint is one of the best a similar to wind power. but unlike when all was available, coming power helps the fight against global warming. rachel nacley mitty, france remains europe, number one nuclear power plants to raise the amount of renewables. but hardly any one there consider is actually phasing out the reactors, the village of food in lorraine with its population of $84.00 and in the middle of nowhere, is set to become the centerpiece of french nuclear policy. the countries terminal radioactive waste storage facility will be located 500 meters. beneath these buildings, a few signs of protest are visible, but nothing like the resistance seeing that german radioactive waste depose. farmer john pierre simone is against the project. one of only a few you'll be really gay. good is that public opinion is very

reticent. people don't really dare say anything buckler. every one is more or less directly or indirectly connected to the project. for sheila, the nuclear waste will be took past his fields. simone doesn't think they'll be much farming here. once the deco becomes operational. and here's some other business stories making headlines around the world. germany cartel offices announced the investigation into google into government agencies itemizing with a google real unfair power across multiple markets. last report on the search giant is dividing by data processing lots. the value of the company currency bitcoin has recovered slightly. after tesla boss ill on mosque soften his criticism on the environmental damage of the digital currency. the pressure has been mounting on because it has looked at, it would no longer accept the currency, and china says it will monitor him more closely. and speaking, of course,

the ok is honoring british rock, bent the who with its own coin production began at the role meant. on monday, the band lead singer roger del tree was on site to strike one of the 1st ones. the design isn't marsh to the bands most favorites, most famous hits, pinball wizard, and shows the baton with pinball slippers and a union jack like that. social thanks for watching the news. the fight against the corolla virus pandemic. how has the rate of infection been developing? what does the latest research say? information and contact the corona virus. because the 19 special next on dw, you ready to get on?

the places in europe are smashing all the record. stepping do a venture. don't grab the treasure map for modern globe trotter or some of europe's records breaking. also in book form. ah ah, the w h o has labeled a subtitle that cause it 19 virus 1st discovered in india as a variant of concern. ah, it's a chilling phrase. the $16172.00 is thought to spread more easily. the subtype is responsible for the majority of new cases. in parts of england,

germany has banned old travellers from the u. k, except its own residents due to concerns about the strain. but there is some good news, the vaccines from pfizer biotech and ministers in the thought to be highly effective against the variance after 2 doses and been presumed welcome. just when we could see light at the end of the tunnel. and so much of the world was getting back sedated up pops and you variance that has scientists worried i asked epidemiologist, eric 5 thing to give us the specifics on speed of infection. right. so in terms of transmission speed, be $1617.00 to the variant is spreading faster than not only the regional strain but also the u. k. b 117 variance is about anywhere from 30 to 50 percent faster than the u. k barrier. and about 2 times

faster than the original. that means it is more contagious. it travels from person to person much faster. and this is a serious problem because what used to work in terms of mitigation will still work, but work as much. it is a tug of war in this race against this inspired and so mitigation that used to slow down the virus may not be enough with a more, faster transmission. very, can you also put it into context for me in fighting this pandemic where puts us is this, is this worrying for you? this is worry, definitely worrying because a faster transmitting ovarian will be the one that spreads and spreads faster into more countries. and now in the u. k, it's spreading so faster is now replacing the previously fast there the u. k.

previously, the b 117 took over the u. k over the winter time. and now is until recently 100 percent. but the indian very is so much faster. there is no even replacing the previously baths are buried. and now it's now 50 percent overall, total cases in the u. k. 70 percent in already in some parts of the northwestern u. k. and these are not traveler case, these are community cases in the u. k. and now hospitals are searching. and pediatric infections are also searching wherever the scene, the very goes it. the speed here seems to be very telling a doctor i spoke to just last week and said that cove it doesn't mutate as quickly as something like the flu. and that she wasn't too concerned that efficacy of vaccines was going to become an issue. is it now becoming an issue?

i think it is becoming issue public health going over the weekend, put out on a risk assessment. they have updated bits assessments. that not only transmission speed, they have greater confidence. it's faster, but vaccine efficacy, they say with one dose is only 33 percent with astrazeneca, backseat and 2 doses. it's only 60 percent now, don't get me wrong. 60 percent is again symptomatic but illness and definitely good and much higher likely for severe moment. but that excludes a symptomatic and we know a symptomatic, it's often how delicacy much lower than symptomatic. so it's symptomatic efficacy, it's only 60 percent 660 percent reduction compared to no vaccine. that is good enough full proof anymore. and that is a problem. granted, pfizer acting efficacy against b. 1672 is

a little bit higher. 88 percent with 2 doses, but only 50 percent one does. this is much lower than what we know against the other variance. and so we're 60 percent actual danica africa see, which is actually going to 2 thirds of all vaccines in u. k. and large majority of the vaccines in india. and as well as the world, we know that it is not for proof for slowing down. the virus entirely is 60 percent navigation. okay. luckily there are 5 will do. thank you very much for joining us today. thank you. well, officials in the u. k. are in a rush to fully vaccinated population due to the various t w's, charlotte chelsea pill reports as bolton tooth. britain weights. such my explanations are on the way in this northern english town to combat the rapid rising cases of the cove at 19 variant. best identified in india,

it's already the dominant strain here and is likely to become dominant nation warrant. what we've noticed is with our infection rates in bolton, the transmission has been happening in the younger age groups. i've been putting a lot of pressure on central government, especially to make sure that we can relate the vaccination as quickly as possible. and essentially what i've been saying in recent days, we have to fax and a whole whole soon before the end of may, this is a delicate moment and the u. k is fight against the 19, well, thousands had been vaccinated here in the last few days alone. these measures are unlikely to contain the spread with the same variance already detected in dozens of areas in england. k is had a successful vaccination campaigns. they thought some 70 percent of adults have had at least one dose, but that still leaves a considerable number, who are unvaccinated. no authorities here are wanting is among that population.

this strain could spread like wildfire. this variance is considered more transmissible from the u. k. dominant can strain what is known is by how much a significant increase could see hospitalization surge. but there is reason for hope in both in the majority of those in hospital haven't been vaccinated despite being eligible. assign vaccines a working information that we've seen the j. c. be on suggests that our current vaccines do confer immunity again. stephen, this new variance, we're picking up novel virus infections, but we're not seeing severe disease emerging in a fearful way. so so i think it's quite likely that will be able to vaccinate with this one as some remain cautious. others are enjoying newfound

trees and socializing and doors returned across the country this week with all restrictions due to be lifted in just over a month now. but the government says the next few days will be key. dates are wrong case numbers and trumps miss ability will help determine whether england continues down it's passed to freedom. open the brakes on its road maps. out of locked down to our science correspondence, derek williams with your questions on the corona virus. this time, the question about variance from a different perspective call sir, is to be to virus inevitably continues to mutate because it also mutate to become less deadly. this is complicated, but here goes and the short answer is yes, that could happen. and we hope it will, but there's no guarantee scientist used to believe that pathogens always evolved to grow less deadly because it was thought

a deadly disease is an effective disease. the reasoning was that if a pathogen kills its host, especially if it kills that host quickly, then it lowers its own chances of being passed on so less deadly, more transmissible variance should have an evolutionary advantage, right? well, the problem with that logic is that virulence can also be viewed as an advantage because the thick of the host grows, the more likely they are to give their pathogen to someone else since they're shutting more of it. so we actually think there's kind of an evolutionary tradeoff between transmitter bill b and virulence. and there are certainly pathogens, for instance, the tuberculosis bacteria that have been infecting humans for thousands of years, yet still kill large numbers of people to see what the future might hold for

october 19. therefore, scientist sit and looking at the other corona virus is known to infect humans. in particular, the 4 that we think have been doing it for quite a while. they only cause mild, cold like symptoms. interestingly, that might have less to do with them and more to do with us, especially with our children. one theory is that repeated exposure to those other corona virus and was an early childhood. might be helping to prevent more severe cases of the sicknesses they could cause later in life. the source code to does become an endemic background illness in our society. then, then later generations of children will be exposed to it early at an age when it rarely makes you seriously ill. and that in turn, should make subsequent exposures much less dangerous, or at least that's the hope. now when life gives you lemons

make some lemonade, or in times of covert if life gives you a pandemic, try to have some fun with it. hungary, an entrepreneur has turned the hunt for a vaccine to video game. did you include the indian mutant? yes, they are the red ones. so the yellow one is the norm of virus escaping the virus with a swipe of a finger. it can be so easy, at least in this smartphone app. so the goal of the game is to collect vaccines. you will have a little man wearing a mask, and the main task is to avoid the viruses. of course, they are normal viruses and they are the mutant ones, which of course are much worse. i think that the free game is supposed to bring in big business for griff collections, hungary and fastened retailer. when his stores had to close fulton suit,

i had to focus on online sales. but how to learn people to the website. his kids took up the challenge with a game that nets players points convertible into real money discounts for the brands clothes. it's unclear when business in stores will pick up again until then, the suitors keep playing, hoping that everyone catches the vaccine soon. thanks for watching. stay safe and see you again. so the the the, the news,

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