is this a protect of emotional architecture? is kind of a mystery. believe me. it starts december 25th on d w. ah ah, this is dw news live from berlin. iran's leaders appear to make a big concession. after months of anti government protests and violent crackdowns, the country so called morality police is abolished. also coming up the you want to a level playing field. the block aims to adapt it state aid rules to prevent an

exodus of investors in response to new green energy subsidies in the united states . and in china, authorities take a step back after protest. as the government begins to roll back, some of the coven 19 restrictions, many residents cautiously south celebrate their new freedom. and we check in on the world cup and cutter where things got well, kind of mess for the australian team looking for a spot in the quarter finals that's coming up later in support. ah, next, spicer, welcome to the program. local media in iran are reporting that the country has abolished its morality police. the announcement comes after months of nationwide demonstrations triggered by the rest of gina massa armine. the young woman died

after being taken into police custody for violating around strict female dress code . rans, attorney general told a major state news agency that quote, morality police have nothing to do with the judiciary. earlier i talked to camera and machin, he's a senior lecturer on international relations at the university of sussex. i asked him what he made of this announcement. well, 1st of all, i would sure note of caution initially about the announcement because as the attorney general said, the morality so called morality police was not part of the judiciary system. it wasn't an organ that destry, it was actually part of the so called law enforcement forces or, you know, police force. so did they, did such an announcement should really be announced by that institution. and that hasn't happened yet. and secondly, since the protest began after the killing of fuzzy and i mean these,

this morality police patrols have defacto seized because of the situation. so they really haven't been in operation a lot to 3 months anyway. so i think until the government formerly announces this, you have to treat this question, but what is clear is that the government is, pursues a to policy similar heinously. it seems that on the one hand it has increased the crackdown issues like this sentences against those that rested in the, in the, during the protests increasing military presence in certain areas such as chorused on, on baluchistan at the same time, they are like signaling certain messages about flexibility or adaptability of these let me go public towards certain policies including the so called, hey job policies. so hoping this combination of the to the stick and the car, it might bring the protest on. and so it's not quite perhaps a victory. is it likely to stop the protest? do you think though?

well, the fact that for the 1st time, really islamic republic announcing such approach, it is in itself quite a significant with 3 because the origin is really not used to making concessions to process. so in that sense, i think the process have already actually achieved something quite significant. but i really, i'm not sure actually this will bring the process to, to a halt. in fact, one reason such announcements might be made is that people, organizations of civil society protested have and they will have a 3 days of action on the 5th, 6th, and 7th of december and over the course of the coming week. and maybe the government is trying to somehow preamp this by announcing such decisions to kind of discourage people from coming to the street saying that what you want is already being discussed or is going to be implemented. but i think those 3 days are crucial in assessing whether the protest movement is going to have the momentum it has had

thus far. ok, thank you so much for that insight. cameron martin from university semi. thank you . thanks. the european union is adapting its rules in the wake of new green energy subsidies pro, introduced by the united states speaking in belgium. today, the european commission president said competition is good when there is a level playing field or the phone line says the generous tax breaks in americas new inflation reduction act could lower away you businesses and disadvantage. european companies per announcement comes ahead of us ministerial meeting on trade and technology today. and that you invited me and let's go now to the w. terry schultz who joins us from brussels. terry, what is the most worried about here? well, on the face of it, nick, it sounds great that the u. s. would be putting 400000000000 euros more than

400000000000 euros in fact, into environmentally friendly processes and products. but the problem for europe is that a lot of these measures and the inflation reduction act are aimed at boosting domestic production for u. s. companies. and that, of course could put europe at a disadvantage. and there's a lot of worry over this. and what ursula under lion is saying is that the, you need to re balance the playing field. she laid out in this speech in bruce that the you needs to become more assertive in its policies and not let the united states take advantage of it. at the same time, the president said that she's very much urging cooperation over confrontation, but i'm telling you that nerves are so afraid over this. i r a that the head of the european parliament trade committee said today that he believes the i r a rises to the level of the u. s. the, you needing to file a complaint at the world trade organization. so certainly the tensions are very high right now. yeah, those are fighting words. listen, explain this to me. or savannah line was saying that the u. s. could lure investors

european investors away with its green policy. so why can't the you match the subsidies to, you know, move its own goal post? yeah, it's not just loring investors away. it's also shutting out european companies from benefiting from the measures. under this i r a, the tax breaks and the subsidies that would be available for north american companies. and. and so what, what she says is that the european union also needs to look at it, state aid policies, and make it easier for companies here to apply for, for a federal funding for funding from, from the european union. and she said that that's what they're going to do. it hasn't been made exactly clear how those rules might be adjusted. but she said that this is necessary in order to, as she said, rebalance the playing field. ok, d w. terry schultz in brussels. thanks for that. coven 19 curves, are being relaxed in china, following some of the biggest displays of public anger. in decades,

residents in beijing and beyond are welcoming the gradual returned to normal life. after years of tough restrictions, chinese authority say however, they're not abandoning the countries 0 coven policy, yet just implementing it more flexibly. in the south west, in mega city of cha ching, life is beginning to return to normal. shops are open and residents of back on the streets. just last month, many of its $32000000.00 inhabitants were under locked down. but now authorities are relaxing cobit rules across china, even as infections remain near record highs. in several major cities, testing requirements for buses and other public transport are being dropped. in beijing authorities have been closing test sites leading to long keys that those that remain open as tests are still required to access many public spaces.

despite the frustration of a long wait, many, beijing as are enthusiastic about the loosening of restrictions. and i don't think rosanna can yet. oh, i feel that the controls i lose your tongue before i thought i thought you know you, you and every one is eager to go out at granularity. every one feels more relaxed as though cabella mas and another to go down further. now with rules, i shall gradually be east there. go to those of us working with her. the had her have a sense of hope. you're going to go. i'm fernand, them go through the to her. despite the rule changes, beijing says it's still following it's 0 cove. it policy just with a more flexible targeted approach. but with vaccination rates, still low among the vulnerable, elderly population and authorities unwilling to accept west and vaccines. epidemiologists warned that china is ill prepared to face the wave of infections

that might come with reopening. let's take a look now at some of the other stories making use around the world. european seismologists say a powerful earthquake has struck gabon. the 5.7 magnitude quake was at a depth of 10 kilometers and struck near the town of lamborghini. there has been no immediate information about possible casualties and damage of volcanic eruption on indonesia, made island of java has forced people in nearby villages to evacuate their homes. authorities are preparing shelters, and people have been warned not to travel within 8 kilometers of the crater of mount subaru. volcano last erupted a year ago, killing more than 50 people. russian defense minister saturday showing who has traveled to melrose to discuss the ongoing war and ukraine. he met with belarus, leader, alexander lucas, franco, and his defense minister to sign an amended security deal afterwards. lucas jenko

said that his country and russia have a quote, single army every year in moscow various winter traditions and festivals take place in the run up to christmas. but this year is not like every other year. and many russians are looking forward to this festive season. as a welcome distraction from the war and ukraine, and the stress of international sanctions lacing up the ice gates again. for many in moscow, it's the most wonderful time of the year, even this year in the shadow of war. this is russia's largest ice rink. but because of the special military operation as it's called here, the new year and christmas festivities are being downsized. this year we would have been in loose, british, in your certain evolution, but we've decided it won't be a big celebration this year. but we're providing our space for moscow bites to come here and spend time in this festive,

setting up the spirit as presently the fridge. this wasn't for a long time, people in russia were able to ignore what was happening in ukraine. but since the mobilization, the military operation has become part of the everyday reality here, latin that we've had, this is when you look at all of this, you could be fooled into thinking, nothing's going on. i think people can't constantly live and stress and have to distract himself somehow. but you know that something terrible is happening. i can't understand how you can condone war and everything that comes with it. i q dear to speak so openly about the invasion of ukraine. those who criticize the military live in danger. we also meet young russians here who follow the propaganda and support putins actions that are safe, exit that got the admin machine. this year wasn't confusing time for russia. the introduction of many thank since the beginning of special operation,

but i completely support my country in this and if you look at it historically, ukraine was always rushing. it was to me, most people tell us they just want peace and an end to sanctions. this winter, no one on the rink is completely care free. but for a moment people can allow themselves to forget about the uncertain future. ah, the world cups round of 16 continues to day with matches that include france, the defending champions from 2018 france play poland in the early game this evening in cutter. later england go up against senegal. one of the 2 african teams remaining in the tournament. the other morocco play on tuesday looking back the 1st matches of the round of 16 on saturday, argentina made it through the quarter finals after beating australia to the one. the soccer route acquitted themselves well. but argentina had genius on their side . this was the biggest middle eastern mismatch since david met goliath,

australia's artisans versus the artistry of leonor messy. and the sa cruise soon saw his genius on 35 minutes when messy post to leave australia keeper, matt ryan helpless. but ryan was the architect of his own downfall when argentina made it to just before the hour. leon alvarez was on his poor touch in a flash, he made it to nil. ryan needed his teammates to dig him out of a hole. they got a lucky break when craig goodwin's wild effort deflected an offensive, fernandez came on and the aussies nearly scored a shock equalizer. but emilio martinez blocked brilliantly from garen cool in the 7th minute of injury time mercy led to celebrations in front of argentina's rock. as crowed, whose expectations will be even higher with their site in the last 8. and in the

early march on saturday, the netherlands booked their place in the quarter finals playing the united states . the dutchman scored twice in the 1st half and never looked back. memphis to pie struck 1st. the orange army of dutch fans was in full force as the game finished. 3 goals to one this is of course dw news live from berlin. dock film is up next with a look at how vital europe's roads, railways, and air quarters are to the economy comics. pfizer, thanks for watching the world cup in catan. lighting in sports and tim version included. we are here for you with reports and background information.