this is dw news, live from berlin. the u.n. warning about the water prices. we all needed but safe drinking water is in short supply and the human says the problem is getting worse. german please carry out raids on the extreme right wing group last year in an alleged plot to overthrow the german government and emmanuel macron defending

his decision to raise the company's retirement age as protests escalate across the country. i am brent goff, to our viewers watching in pbs and in the united states, welcome. it is the lifeblood of humanity but there is less and less of it. i am talking about water. we are on world of water day. especially one conference in new york. quick question the world was running out of water, they started running and she hasn't stopped since. >> i wanted to take the voices

of the front lines and inspire these corporate leaders to take action. >> now she has made her way to new york city. discussing ways out of the water crisis. a quarter of the world's population lacked access to safe drinking water. >> this is more than a conference on water. it is a conference on today's world. this conference must represent the quantum waste to recognize and act upon the vital importance of water for a world sustainability.

>> the new u.n. report shows the global water shortage is likely to worsen over the coming years despite the efforts by the international community to make sure everyone has access to clean water. >> and is a massive issue. it really affects women and girls. they are disproportionately affected by this. they would need to triple their efforts to achieve that. the u.s. government promised 40 billion u.s. dollars of funding to help the global water cost. >> it is easy in places like paris or here in new york city where we turn on the tap and water comes out. we forget there is this major

systemic global water crisis out there. >> have witnessed to crisis themselves. they have seen erin regions. now she up the world won't turn a blind eye to an initiative that in the end will affect everyone, everywhere. >> agriculture account for 70% of the world's freshwater use and the demand for agricultural products to grow by 50% over the next 25 years. would all of our water problems be solved if farmers needed less h2o? >> i wish we could say yes. there is a growing number of people on this planet, we are due to hit over 9 billion people in just a couple of years. with developing economies,

people are having more material lifestyles. there is definitely more demand and just dealing with agriculture might have something to do with the issues of sanitation as well. >> you made the case for a human rights-based approach to water. >> states have responsibilities to their citizens to fulfill rights when it comes to drinking water. citizens can claim those rights in a human rights-based approach. that will give sharp focus to those that are marginalized to those who are honorable. these individuals and communities into better focus. they can pick and choose who to clean -- what to get clean water to or sanitation to. the human rights-based approach will really enable a much more

equitable approach. >> the u.n. has set a goal by 2030 -- it will cost hundreds of millions, billions every year to reach that goal. it doesn't sound realistic considering there was financial reality. -- the world's financial reality. >> i fully agree. the key thing with water is that it links so many other important sustainable goals. like clean energy, climate action, also peace and justice. if we can really get this bit of water but there, lots of dividends and payoffs and payoffs in other sectors as well. i think it is worth investing in water.

>> this you and water security conference, i understand it is the first in almost half a century. for the past 50 years, we have not thought a lot about water. maybe that has been the problem. are you convinced world leaders are thinking about water and how precious it is when they are making policy decisions? >> and then political leaders really need to wake up to the urgency in the crisis that is happening in different parts of the world. it is in places where there are climate change impacts that are happening right here and right now. the urgency is coming to the forefront for people. we need to take an approach that

local governments and businesses must take. >> this really is a matter of life and death. we appreciate your time and your insight tonight. thank you. >> in germany, police have carried out a series of raids on properties connected to the group known as the reichsbürger. that is the far right network implicated in an alleged plot last december to overthrow the german government. one police officer was shot and wounded in today's operation. >> the scene of the crime still cordoned off. police were carrying out a raid on the far-right groups in the southern city of hearing when a man who wasn't a suspect shot a police officer in the arm. it happened -- during a search of more than 20 properties across germany and switzerland. some are suspected of belonging

to a movement that denies the legitimacy of the german state. please uncovered a threat to overthrow the government. the alleged ringleader was this man, a descendant of german royalty. he is already in custody along with 25 others accused of supporting members of a terrorist organization. some are accused of being part of the armed forces. >> during the raid in december, investigators found documents in which people declared that -- declared unconditional commitment to the cause. that is why many homes have been searched today. >> demand arrested for shooting a police officer will now face the federal court of justice where a judge will decide whether he can be released on bail or must remain in custody.

>> this is a journalist and author based on his own overground -- own undercover investigation. i asked him whether this was more than a bunch of lunatics or if they are an action or threat to society. >> this is not one certain type of extremist. it is more like a conspiracy theory. deep-seated in german history and nazi-ism which became extreme. this takes more and more violent parts of society. >> when undercover with this group, but was the message? what kind of world do they want to see be created?

>> it is the same fantasy of every far right homogeneous society without the foreign one. the nation of the enemy within. it is just an evil construct from something sinister. now they want to construct a german record estate or something. twice we saw those raids carried out in germany and switzerland. how big of a blow would you say these rates have been to any plans this group may have to overthrow the government?

>> not a big one at all. >> what you say there's way too low? >> those beliefs started in 1945. these ideas could escape those far right circles and they became ideas in the center of society. those are noninfringing theories. those are members of the german army. normal people believe those far right fascist ideas. >> you are saying these extremist ideas have -- have now

moved into the main street of german society. what has allowed that migration to take place? >> in germany, we are extremely keen on being the good guys. i guess nazi's and so on. it is extremely tough to talk about fascist ideology. >> thank you.

let's take a look at some of the other stories making headlines around the world. the former parish prime minister boris johnson passed a really by a parliamentary committee investigating what has become known as the party gate scandal. he had not lied to parliament about a series of parties held at his offices despite the covid-19 lockdown. if johnson is found guilty of lying, he could be suspended by parliament. the swedish parliament has voted overwhelmingly in favor of joining nato. once all nato states have ratified, -- ratified sweden's membership, the country will give up -- -- and i dumping fuel on but damaging is propeller.

a school in two dormitories were partially destroyed. the georgia tech one of several launched by russian forces on cities across ukraine this wednesday. love zelensky spent the day visiting troops in the eastern domestic region. the unannounced visit was his first letter since last december and it was a room -- it was a morale boost for ukrainian troops fighting to retain control. a city that has been under russian bombardments for months. >> boosting the morale of

soldiers fighting the fiercest of ukraine's battle so far. ukrainian president's office released this version of him handing out medals. it has been said to have been taken close to the front lines. >> i have the honor to be here today in the east of our state. in the dundas. and to award our heroes to thank you. >> the city of bakhmut has seen battles there for weeks. the devastated city has become a symbol of ukraine's resistance. and with russia advancing on the battlefield, zelensky's tribute to soldiers comes at a critical

time. wesley want to thank you for the professionalism and your work. you were defending it on your front. >> zelensky's visit near the front lines comes just days after russian president vladimir putin took his first ever trip to the eastern donbass region. visiting his troops in russian occupied variable. the federal reserve raised its benchmark lending rate by a quarter of a percentage point. chief jerome powell announced the move as part of his campaign to bring down inflation.

why did they decide to do this? i am was had the feeling they would do anything today. >> is the most difficult decision if fed has had to make in a while. it is basically this decision with whether you keep inflation rising. remember this silken valley bank that collapsed recently? >> the inflation is too much. the economy is actually humming along pretty good. what does this tell us about the

condition of the u.s. economy and about contagion and what is happening in the bank of america moving over to europe? >> there is a certain familiar ghost over the u.s. economy at the moment. shortly after the financial crash they became -- document funds. he said it has a long way to go and it is likely going to be a bumpy ride. crest despite that, thank you.

across the european union, the debate over and migration is heating up again over last month's shipwreck. over 80 people are known to have died after a boat broken a few hundred meters from shore. our report visited the sea of the disaster where the search for victims and for answers continues. >> weeks after calamity struck the coast, strong wind spray more bodies near shore. divers carry the remains. a little girl is among the dead. he tells us he left afghanistan because his life was in danger. >> i will never forget that day in all my life. see conditions are even worse than they are now.

i was able to save myself by holding onto a piece of loot from the shed. >> objects outlive their owners in the sand. the shore is still strewn with destroyed clothing and shoes. so many are hoping to carry them. instead, dozens drowned, forever reaching italy and now, what is left of these broken bits and pieces of lives lost. after witnessing the wreck, he has been waiting search teams. his boat has not budged from dryland. >> i cannot go back out to sea. i can handle it.

images keep coming to my mind and i can't bring myself to cast out my fishing nets. i just can't. >> some say this tragedy was all too predictable. francesca spends evening starting up food to undocumented migrants. >> the government really needs to get better at welcoming migrants. they don't do immigration as a positive thing.

it really alone cannot bear all of this. it is clear that all of these people do not understand italy, they want to move to other countries like germany. >> they have come to this makeshift locals portal to pay his respects. the future remains uncertain but he says he is lucky just to have one. they want to draw a line in the sand under this catastrophe but more migrant boats have already arrived since the wreck. and some fear that before long, these waves may once again carry death and destruction to shore. >> the french president has depended his decision to force through unpopular pension reforms. the biggest issue raising the

retirement age to 64. emmanuel macron says he is prepared to be unpopular and that the changes are necessary if france is to have a balanced pension fund. this will further feel angry protests in the region. >> in the southern french city of nice, talk of revolution is in the air. outside the train station, protesters sing. we are here even if macron doesn't want it they say. while dozens occupy the tracks inside, blocking the line of a blowup mascot of the french president, despite days of destruction and growing unrest

across the country, emmanuel macron seems determined to press on. >> as i speak to you right now, do you think i enjoy permitting this reform? i don't. do you think i could have done the same and sweetness under the carpet? the longer we wait, the worse it will get. this reform is necessary. i would have preferred not to. >> this interview had meant to calm tensions.

>> this interview is outrageous. it is everything is fine, i am doing everything well, nothing is happening on the streets. and the people who are complaining, it is because they don't understand anything. this is a president who is sure of himself, but he is doing and it is serious. it is serious. >> macron says he does not care about being unpopular and insist his pensions reform will be implemented by the end of the year. his defiance in the face of such public outrage is only likely to heighten tensions in the weeks and months ahead with protesters showing no sign of backing down. ? on that coming up next in the day. the u.n. is holding a conference to draw attention to the problem of water scarcity. a quarter of the world's population already lacks access

to the real drinking water. german police have carried out raids on the extreme right wing rights group. one police officer was shot and wounded in today's searches. this is dw news. after a short break i will be back to take you through the day. stick around, i will be right back.

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>> it is 9:00 p.m.. this is "live from paris." former british prime minister boris johnson denies lying to parliament over the so-called partygate scandal. today's grilling could determine his political fate. president emmanuel macron rejects all talk of a u-turn with regards to his plan to reform the french pension system, and on this world water day, the united nations secretary-general gives a bleak morning. antonio guterres says the future of