captioned by the national captioning institute >> anti-german feelings are on the rise in france as voters accuse their president of being germany's approval. they are not being too nice to angela merkel either. also today, and independence- minded scotland has a growing taste for independence from the u.k. if a fashion magazine for religious muslim women shows how turkey is changing. a budapest theater on by non- contrarians. nicolas sarkozy faces an uphill

battle to keep the presidency of france. his approval rating is at bell lowest since the and it -- fifth republic began in 1958. anti-german feelings are having an influence on the way that people mean to vote. >> the german imperial eagle allies defeated. the memorial north of paris is dedicated to world war i. almost forgotten in germany, the remembering of the war is fresh in france. >> there were dead and wounded in every family. all of the families were badly affected in the first world war. that was not the case in 1940. >> despite that, both world wars play a role.

>> the armistice was signed in this railway carriage. so was the one signed in 1940. >> in 1940, the nazi regime forced them to surrender the same place that the germans had accepted their defeat two decades earlier. a humiliation that the french had not forgotten. symbolism's still plays a role in french politics today. when angela merkel it focuses on facts and figures, it does not necessarily go well. they say that many stereotypes' have remained unchanged. >> such perceptions can survive periods of good relations in the back of people's mines. then when a new situation such as the eurozone crisis this puts the relationship to a practical test, the old stereotypes are reactivated.

>> some politicians happened resulting to old cliches. a socialist parliamentarian describes the german chancellor as being a bismarck. going on the offensive to dominate others. bismarck, the iron chancellor, is a symbol for the severity contributed to the germans angela merkel is yet to show for softer side. >> that is something our partners have sorely missed. that added empathetic, emotional affirmation of her commitment to europe. she has tried to certain extent. french and german perceptions of symbolic communications differ widely. >> germany's economic might frighten many french people. a left-wing newspaper published a 10-page supplement on that

subject. its journalists say that nicolas sarkozy is partly to blame for the fact that germany is reaping criticism from the left. >> there is an election campaign here. nobody is pulling any punches. that is normal. this kind of town is more understandable when sarkozy clings to merkel with his policies in some way. >> whether or not angela and nicolas hear the voices, they know that they say that france is kowtowing to germany. they make comparisons to making concessions to hitler. >> it is unfair to say that france is capitulating to germany as they did in munich. that is absurd. >> the general thinks that the anti-german sentiment in france will soon dissipate. he knows how it is when enemies

become friends again. i am a living example of reconciliation. my elder brother was killed in the war and the age of 17. now i have a daughter that is married to a german engineer. >> the to appeal countries have been reconciled for years. their relationship is considered sacrosanct. the common currency was supposed to be the crowning touch. it is the euro that is reopening old wounds. >> according to a new survey, one out of three scots now support independence from the u.k. death that is mainly dependent on bringing in financial benefits. scotland spends more than it brings in in taxes. the scottish national party has gained in popularity. these feelings are shared by some, but not all.

>> scotland what comes people at their border in both english and gaelic. they are proud of their language. here and in the highlands, the spirit of independence lives on. he cannot relate to scots who want to split from the rest of the u.k. he may always wear a kilt, but he is no freedom fighter. >> and i feel like scotland is stronger than the united kingdom. it would not be the right time to weaken what is strong at the moment. >> unity seems to offer some security. london bailed out scottish banks to the tune of almost 30 billion pounds, more than scotland's annual budget. he says that thinking locally is inappropriate in times of crisis. as a kilt maker, he has

revolutionized traditional garments for the modern age. his company uses of leather, a dedham, or camouflage material. he wants to freeze scotland from old stereotypes. >> the whole point is to take away the scottish element of the kilt and maked it for everybody. germans, swiss, americans. >> he finds no contradiction in being both scottish and british. >> i feel very british. i am a british scott. i am a romantic. i would be very sad for that to end. >> nationalistic rhetoric is growing. many scots believe that their country would be better off on its own. by that, they me without england. approximately 100 miles north, we meet a man who supports

independence. he is flying the flag for scotland. >> it is born and bred. >> he owns a distillery. it is the smallest distillery in scotland. people think that the country has what it takes to do great things like making whiskey. >> liquid gold, one of scotland's great assets. >> the distillery produces single malts. whiskey comes from a gaelic word that means water of life. andrew has no doubts that scotland has all that needs to survive. >> stop and should be independent because it is a great little country. we have you need resources. we have oil, gas, coal, whiskey. why should all of this and go to

support other countries? >> scotland's first minister is an ardent fan of scottish whisky and independence. right now, there is no clear majority in the country in favor of that. a referendum on independence is planned. the government has not specify a date. he is trying to counter people's doubts. they talk -- talk of independence from the u.k. would drive investors out of scotland. he recently opened a new centers for online retailers. >> that will give us one of the most successful and prosperous countries in the world. >> scotland already has many freedoms. annual u.k. government spending amounts to about 10,000 pounds

per capita in itspending as opposed to 8000 in england. they subsidized free health care and tuition for scottish residence. students from other parts of the u.k. have to pay up to 9,000 lbs in tuition fees. like many and crush people, she thinks that stocks are living well at her expense. >> i am paying. at the beginning of every academic year, i have a big bill that i have to pay. i am perfectly happy to pay for my own higher education. i am not so happy to pay for some scottish kids. >> andrew argues the scotland is paying for the english. he no blogger wants to pay taxes to london for his discovery. he gives his whiskey time to mature, but he is in a hurry for independence.

>> the time is now. >> he wants to revolutionize the kilt, not scotland. >> scott lynn needs to take a step back a look at how strong we are at the moment and how we could be if we go on the path of pushing this through quickly. >> what is best for scotland in the 21st century? independence or further devolution? the scots are looking for and -- a future that fits. >> lithuanians may need to raise 1 billion euros to cover the collapse of a bank that has been seized by the government amid allegations of fraud. the elderly have been the hardest hit. the owners are accused of misusing bank funds. the tension in london does not

pay for the groceries. >> she has to limit her shopping to the bare necessities. her pension is the equivalent of 200 euros per month. that is not enough to cover basic like electricity and water. since her bank went under, she cannot use her debit card. >> i am trying to borrow money. would you lend me anything if you did not know you could pay me back? i have to get my pension first. i do not even know when that will be. >> the 75-year-old is just one of many bank customers who cannot access their money. the bank was nationalized in the wake of a fraud probe. the head of the bank says that there is no new banking crisis and she is a unique case. >> the government will pay for

all savings made by deposit insurance. we definitely do not need any money from abroad. >> eu regulations says that they must ensure savings accounts for up to 100,000 euros. others are not covered. customers who want information are dismissed. her bank has a nearly 01 billion euro hole in it's account. he is the owner of among other things, a british soccer team. this summer, he wanted to acquire a majority share in saab, but the deal fell through. u.s. intelligence has issued warnings about him. he was detained in london and released on bail. prosecutors want to put him on

trial. >> from other coutries, the so called madoff story in the united states, some are difficult fight usual, ordinary, a supervisory incidents and that you can operate in in normal circumstances. >> they may hardly find a comforting. she put her money in bonds at the insistence of bank employees. she now knows that they were not insured by the government and feels betrayed by the banks and the country's leaders. >> the only information i got was from high-ranking officials and assuring us that there would be no banking crisis. there would be no new bank

failures. the laws would be improved and the control mechanisms worked prove lee. and that everything was monitored and tested. >> she hopes that she will get at least some of her money so that she can pay for her daughter's education. she also has mortgage payments. >> where am i supposed to get the money? i have no idea? we have another child who is growing up and who's higher education we want to fund. this uncertainty does not help. >> she cannot even access enough money school -- to pay workmen. they only work for customers who have cash. she had been getting her apartment renovated. >> everything is broken here. i cannot live like this. i hope that it will all be done

by christmas. my life is all drawing to a close at a want to have a nice apartment before i die. >> the government is saying that people like her will have enough money. she says that she will believe it when she sees it. >> turkey now has its first ever fashion magazine aimed at religious muslim women. it is based largely on "vogue." it is packed with the same high- priced advertisements for the west. there is a new confidence among about turkish women. preparations for the cover short are in full swing. for this new turkish magazine, the models have to wear head scarves. this is the first magazine to show -- showcase clothes in keeping with muslim modesty rules. just a few years ago, a magazine

like this would have been unthinkable in the country. >> for a long time, when and where it has scarves were looked down upon. we were simply ignored. there were so many different fashion magazines, but there is nothing about us in them. we wanted to change them. >> its features topics like fashion, and faith. now competes with classics like "vogue" or "elle." it now has 100,000 facebook fans. this temple is a city of contrasts. over half of turkish women wear a head scarf. in more modern parts of the city, they used to be a more rare sight. >> i reject the head scarf. i respect women who wear it.

after all, we lived in a democratic country. that is their right. >> if women really want to wear the headscarf, it is good that they're paying more attention to fashion an appearance, a positive thing for everyone. >> the turkish economy is booming, thanks to the help of the adp party government. many supporters belong to the elite. supporters say that the magazine reflects a new trend. others see readers as part of a new muslim bourgeoisie. >> they have been religiously conservative people. they start moving to the center. they gain social mobility. they joined the urban middle and

upper middle class is. they are a student at the university. >> you can wear a headscarf and still belong to the jet set. that is the message and it is an appealing one bank. >> magazines like the show that fashion sense and religious dress do not have to be mutually exclusive. that makes it easier for them to decide in favor of the head scarf. >> this has come under fire in some quarters. they say that the reader's art members of a group whose luxurious lifestyles contradict muslim values. >> there is no difference in a fashion show featuring bikinis add one featuring had scarves. in both cases, women are on display. they can show them off by

putting them in shop windows. >> head scarves are a bigotry. the young chief has been wearing one sensuous 14 voluntarily. she regards the headscarf as progressive. >> the first ladies of turkey where head scarves today. we have made more progress than ever before. women in head scarves are everywhere nowadays. we have become socially accepted. now with our magazine, we want to show women how they can make more of their lives and lead more exciting lives. the headscarf does not have to be an obstacle. >> and the young pause -- publishers are juggling tradition and modernity and the mix is proving provocative. the magazine has transformed the headscarf from a religious symbol into a fashion accessory.

>> where will hungary's rightward lurch end? the new theater in budapest is threatening to ban works by non-hungarians. they are challenging the traditionally left-leaning establishment. >> the ensemble of budapest's new theater is rehearsing "don carlos." was performances are already sold out. he joined the group in its early days. >> over the past 13 years, i have played a fellow and king philip. i have acted in many hon gary and and foreign contemporary plays.

subdued. the city's right wing mayor has terminated the contract of the internationally known director. possibly with the support of the country's conservative government. commission was up against the decision. >> my concept is based on international cooperation and cosmopolitanism. despite protests from across the country and abroad, that is going to and now. it was a political decision. it is a dangerous path to go down. it will have dangerous consequences. >> this man will be taking over

as director. he says the theater will stage only hungarian plays in the future. the leader of the radical right wing party is a nationalist known for his anti-mitic speeches. >> hong carrion's -- hung gary ands -- hungarians are being driven away and living in poverty. it is not a hungarian city, it is a jewish one. >> i asked them what he thought of the fact that the entire theatrical world was against his appointment. he refused to answer. the personnel shakeup with its wide reaching consequences has infuriated thousands of people. they see it as a step backwards for democracy. hungary reject bit

authoritarian structure is with the collapse of communism. the art scene developed in the 1990's. >> fascism has no place in hungarian theater. the european union must make sure its basic principles are not violated by its member countries. >> the consequences of the changes at the theatre are already possible. international ensembles have already cancelled projects in protests. many of the theater's regular actors say that they will leave. >> and will be a dark day when these people take over the theater. i definitely will not work for them. i will not even meet them. i advise them not to come anywhere near me. >> the city's mayor says that he does understand the public

outcry. >> it is a mistake to alarm the whole world by saying a neo- nazi theater is being created. just because of the works of hong gary and playwrights are going to be put on their. >> a sign outside the theater says, stop freedom from being crushed. inside, "don carlos" has another few weeks to run. at the end of the year, the curtain will fall on the theater in its current form. >> in shakespeare's "as you like it" all the world is a stage and all the people merely players. a man in his time plays many parts. we also have our exit's and entrances. it is time to go. join us next time. goodbye.