let's discuss with martin schulz. blue?the mayor of took your did with her fletching party? veryis was indeed a important wake-up call for abenomics. the popular reception overall, shinzo abe has been focusing on secrecy laws, on trying to get the constitutional gradually change, and forgetting about the economy while cronyism seems to have sneaked back into the lbp, so mrs. koike was coming up with an old and fresh agenda, getting the bureaucracy moving again, implementing some initiatives to help younger people and coming up with the new, young team, including quite a few women. this is very welcome in many ways. rishaad: it may certainly will be, but what does it do for him politically here? much does he have to jettison policy wise to get people onside, or is it perhaps something entirely different? >> most likely not. looking atn we are indicators, the economy is doing quite well. is still in a strong position in the lbp, the critics are getting into the limelight again. clear on the economic side that little has been

the leader of the social democrats, martin schulz, said that merkel's cautious demeanor and refusal toage in forceful discourse caused voters to disengage. ♪

the leader of the social democrats, martin schulz, said that merkel's cautious demeanor and refusal to engage in forceful discourse caused voters to disengage. ♪ a major theme of the german elections is of course how to tackle terror. and it's not only integral here -- across europe issues surrounding domestic security are hotly debated. from brussels and paris, to berlin and manchester -- the frequency of attacks is on the rise. france is strongly committed to western secular liberalism and has a high number of young, disadvantaged muslims living in it's city's suburbs -- making the country a prime target for the islamic state. authorities are doing what they can to prevent further attacks and to arrest those with connections to jihadists. but even in custody, they are still dangerous. in southern montpellier, we meet karim, one of many young men who was at risk of being radicalized in prison. reporter: today, karim mokhtari is free to enjoy a stroll on the beach near montpellier in southern france. but he spent a long time in prison for armed robbery that resulted in a death. and tha