e. u. alongside that other perennial pariah hungry whose prime minister had this to say about brussels performance. russia has not been brought to it's nice at all . while european economies sa, bleeding out, it is evident that the policy of sanctions must be changed. so despite it tends to project unity in prague, there's a lot more going on beneath the smiles in the class photo from this particular summit was senior research fellow of the global policy institute of london, george. some really explains the difficulties at the summit. lot of these sessions, they have no real purpose. no, i mean, you know, the, so many of these kinds of forums in here would be in council the european parliament, european commission. oh, i see. so now that come up with a new one, the european political community, and the invention of a man, a well mack wrong. and that doesn't seem to be any well with other than what we're still f one there. lion declared, which is what will rule against russia, we will hate

e. u. alongside that other perennial pariah hungry whose prime minister had this to say about brussels performance. russia has not been brought to it's nice at all . while european economies saw bleeding out, it is evidence that the policy of sanctions must be changed. so despite it tends to project unity in prague, there's a lot more going on beneath the smiles in the class photo from this particular summit. senior research fellow of the global policy institute of one day, george sam welly explains the difficulties at the summit, including bad timing and a lack of unifying factors aside from hostility towards russia. a lot of these sessions they have no real purpose. so, i mean, you know, there's so many of these kinds of floor rooms and you'll be in council, the european parliament, european commission o, s. c, the, now they come up with a new one, the european political community and the invention of a man of well mac wrong. and that doesn't do to be any other than what we're still the

and this is upsetting e u unity. how difficult is it to reach a consensus because they are very different countries and very different needs? when you talk about taking your own approach, you really, i believe talking about energy security and how each country is looking to handle its domestic responsibilities in terms of keeping the heat on and the lights on difficult because it affects tasks in effect budget, some countries are able to borrow more in public markets and others, and it's brittany to coordinate all this stuff in a way that pays for it. and that doesn't cause other people to feel like they're paying for their neighbors. max is, is a very, is on, he's the issue to manage. is it even if you are doing it, country by country, can you explain the rate at which these energy prices are spiraling and the impact that it's having on the people? well, i think we work for people all over the world are also very poor people in europe in spain. here in the u. k. i talked to exaggerate the impact the prices i was jus

and norway exploiting e u countries desperation through price gouging. earlier this week, french president, michael used his summit platform to repeat his opposition to building a new gas connection between spain and france, which germany really wants. because it would allow cheap gas from north africa to flow into neighboring you countries and germany as well. but let's face it, france would lose a market in the long run for its l. n. g plans. if it supported the project, you k prime minister list trust was also in attendance and made a point of calling michael a friend. even though just weeks ago she said that the jury is out on whether he's a friend or foe for britain. but here it was, all smiles, kind of, she doth protest too much. perhaps the polish prime minister didn't miss the opportunity to pick yet another fight with germany. you showed, with a year to day, we often talked about the algorithm of germany. it clearly shows that it cannot be the case that the european unit energy policy is being dictated by germany. poland also decided recently to

and you rules do allow these things to happen because there is no e u mechanism if you will. the gemini is not acting against the roles. but now the left, of course, germany is a very big player. it is the euro zones, most important country. and most important economy, so anything that germany does economically when it comes to financial aid in particular, of course, is being watched very closely. and there is a chance that a e u countries are taking a possibly dangerous q, were from germany, because financial experts are warning that the debt funded aid package could open the door for less fiscally prudent countries to want to borrow large amounts of money. and then potentially leading to trouble like we've seen in the u. k. well, of course, every european country at the moment is dealing with the full out from the pandemic, with all the consequences of the lack of energy supplies on the world market and rising energy prices as a consequence. and so of course, everybody is concerned about am angry citizens as well. we don't know how to pay their gas bills or their energy bil

and they still keep rising with inflation now at 10.7 percent across the e. u. so here are some, both from palermo, italy explaining how they're coping. i don't think so feeling though money. if you leave the house with one price and return the next day and it's another every day changes. so if you go shopping with a plan and end up with you or i, tim thing you expect it, i only buy the necessity. serrano but at everything seems strange to me when i see the exponential increase in prices, i realize that transport costs have risen, and as a result, prices have risen. but not to such an extent. in my opinion, a bigger number goes up a little light gas and spending all rise day by day. is there anyone who can live on the minimum pension as it is? how do you keep going like this? when i miss you wonder la garza and her colleagues even here these people, brussels engineered this, this crisis and just keeps tinkering with it. she had interest rates 3 quarters of a percentage point yet again last week in an effort to break inflation. and that despite some block opposit

and 17 other countries most of which aspire to join the e. u has just wrapped up, is inaugural p r exercise in prague. now the whole point of this event in prague, prague castle seemed to be to convince onlookers of european unity particularity in favor of ukraine and against russia. while papering over any other cracks in the solidarity facade. it. so the kind of thing that's been happening a lot lately within the, you know, we all know people like this in our own lives. they arrive at a party. it's all lovey dovey, kissy kissy and you know, darn well that in the car just before they got there. they had a huge blow up all just this week. for example, as brussels adopted 8 round of anti russian sanctions. belgium in italy sat on their hands as brussels band, semi center steel products from russia, despite knowing full well the hit that their own steel industries risk taking as a result. so they just kind of towed the line but likely aren't thrilled about it. so during this summit, craps didn't show none, the less turkish president air to one us

or the e. u has already agreed other measures to reduce demand and protect supplies. these include a so called solidarity levy on energy companies, excess profits, and the cap on revenues made by non gas electricity produces a mandatory 5 percent cost on electricity consumption during peak hours until march next year. and a voluntary 10 percent reduction to be decided by each member state. many have already set standard limits. it's lee in spain of order the maximum temperature of 90 degrees celsius for central heating. while germany has turned off hot water and public buildings. and frances, even put speed limits on ski lifts and producing less artificial snow or storing energy bills and rising living costs of triggered protests across major european cities in the past few months. and this was a dominant issue in the recent elections in italy and squeeze them off, so as to boston, as more for one protest in prague. this is the largest straight union rally in a factory. workers have to take it to the street here in a how they call this rally. and we are meeting here,

some kind of b, e u x x l? no, it's not sir, least according to you. officials who were at great pain to paint too, at great pains to point out that the european union is just facilitating this meeting, that this is not an e u driven process. and that is also was german chancellor. oliver charles indicated here upon his arrival and at prague castle writer behind me, he said that it's not about establishing a new institution, not about a more bureaucracy. it's just important for your opinion leaders to be able to have a good exchange about matters that are important to them. other leaders stress that it's not a consolation prize for those countries who are eager to join the block that it's not an alternative. and many here pointed to the fact that her seeing older 44 leaders here were invited is a positive signal. just imagine, even the british prime minister is here written, has a laughter and the european union. and there are very proud not to be a member and still less trust is said to be intending to play a

these include the 27, e u member states. countries who don't want to be in the e u like norway and switzerland. those that do and the one that recently left, oh, you've got to hand it to the easiest leadership for getting an ar sep, from everybody that they invited to join the european political community. but there is still the feeling that the purpose of the format is far from clear. and with so many nations gathered at the table, some of them friends and some of them froze. the skeptics are doubtful about what the e p c can accomplish and whether it will be anything more than just a nother talk shop. this is about diplomacy in a different route. this is about making sure we keep our neighbors and our enemies close and making sure we speak to them on a regular basis. and people will genuinely feel. is it possible to have a conversation of this nature with that kind of difference? and that kind of difference, a difference in ideology. and i think the only good thing about this is, is making sure we keep diplomatic channels open the ear council president, char michelle, will leave the discussi

e. u. alongside that other perennial pariah hungry whose prime minister had this to say about brussels performance. russia has not been brought to it's nice at all . while european economies saw bleeding out, it is evident that the policy of factions must be changed. so despite the tend to project unity in prague, there's a lot more going on beneath the smiles in the class photo from this particular summit. we're joining us want to pass now is senior research fellow of the global policy institute of london george sunday with a many thanks for joining us on the program. it's nice to see you now ahead of the summer in prague. hungary is point to said that you were paying the economies are bleeding out well, the western sanctions have fell to head russia. however, the commission chief came to sanctions all working so well, he'll take on these conflicting statements. well, victor or bon as opposed been the the, the form to reboot of the european union for quite some time. and this is typical o

but the compromise, however preliminary as seen as a joint signal towards moscow, the e. u. as in this together showing unity that was the signal you leaders wanted to send with this week's meeting in brussels, president of the u. p. counsel sha, michelle made sure that the message came across la struggle newton. when we started united, we are more influential and i have agree to impart. we have demonstrated this unity, but there's still a lot to do. i believe we have taken important steps. the student council should give us confidence in a decision making capacity over the coming weeks and months working on the 2nd day of the to they summit, you leaders underlined their unwavering support for ukraine, isn't and we remain united and determined to continue to help you crane in its defense, in a political humanitarian and financial manner, as well as with weapons leaders had been hoping to show the same unity when it came to tackling europe's current energy crunch. with soaring inflation and cost of living crisis, the urgency was apparent to everyone. the only way to deal with

they've agreed to keep talking in classic e u style. the leaders have pushed discussions on to energy administers, who meet next week ahead of a possible emergency summit. next month. it seems likely they'll agree to some form of cartel style gas buying similar to the methods used to buy a vaccines during the pandemic. it is less certain to what extent they may agree on a price cap. they were strategic talks about e u relations with china, which in the context of rushes invasion of ukraine have hardened. obviously, we have to be very vigilant when it comes to dependencies. and we've learned our lesson what the over dependency on fossil fuels from russia is concerned and how tough but necessary it is to get rid of this dependency. in the case of china, it is the risk of dependency on technologies and raw materials and substantial time was given to ukraine itself, ways of helping to protect its energy infrastructure. the target of repeated russian attack ukraine's president for the mit zalinski addressed the leaders via video link. he war

e. u as officially adopt today to aid package of sanctions against moscow, including the 4 former ukrainian regions that recently joined russia off the referendums. and the restrictions include a price cap on oil imports from russia by c. although pipeline supplies are not affected. some import rushing goods like steel paper, plastic on now, also excluded. plus, there are measures prohibiting e u, exposed to russia, such as coal ation equipment and certain chemicals. well, let's get more details. we're more contributes a rachel monster now rate. so many things we do and it goes, so how are these new sanctions expected to affect the escalating energy clients in europe? so on one hand, the european union says that it still considers these regions part of ukraine, but on the other hand is treating them like they were indeed part of russia by including them in their anti russian sanctions. now the e u has also decided to slap a price cap on russian oil to 3rd countries through maritime trade.

this would help all e u. member states that behind the scenes difficulties between 2 of the used leading powers, france and germany became apparent. while german chancellor left shows continued to oppose the idea of a gas price cap. french president in manuel my call and several other countries kept pushing hospice in the fall. i believe that it is not good for germany, nor for europe. if germany isolates itself, it is important that on a proposal that deserves broad consensus, we can find the unanimity, unanimity, lead as eventually agreed upon a general road map. now energy ministers from the 27 countries have to pick up the slack at that meeting in luxembourg next week. are corresponding jack pero followed the talks in brussels and he has more on one ear leaders. really mean when they talk about a roadmap, aroma might, by a cynic, be considered something of a coffee on an agreement. essentially what the leaders of the 2070 you countries have done is told the european commission that they need to look at th

the meeting in prague was attended by all 27, e u members. the u. accession candidates, an ex member and neighboring countries. they all agreed on the need to discuss a common strategy regarding russian aggression in ukraine group. this is good for peace and security. and of course, it's also good because the european union can then improve relations with its neighbors. many of whom want to become members of the european union are based on the summit is also being attended by serbia, which has traditionally been closer to russia. and by turkey, which has a strained relationship with the you. the possibility of closer ties with the e u, even brought armenian azerbaijan, currently in conflict with each other into the same room, even without resolutions, the new community wants to form a common strategy for supporting ukraine. you the biggest hunter than the poor that you member and you candidates or ex member, but we do share a common region and often a common history that you can make it up to us to shape our future together and have new. the u

the e u is following in the footsteps of the united states, which is tried to maximize the number of enemies or address there is that your conflict with at any time. so the e u, which has now disastrous early bad relations with russia, used to be going out of its way once agonized china as well. can other story to tell you by today, abraham try were way the young army captain who led the latest cupertino fast so has become interim president of the west african nation, 34 years old tro or is not one of the world's youngest heads of state. he was inaugurated in a ceremony by his inner circle of june, some members on friday, this month, the nation so violent and fiery protests with the french embassy, the french main cultural center. really the focus of the anger captain thrower is rice. the power comes as part of his face that widespread push will read separations in africa, an increasing number of former french colonies who are not turning to new partners or some reaction we heard in the birth quino. so can anybody, is this president as the will of the population politically, mclee ad

the country says it will stop exporting electricity to e e. u countries from october, the 11th president zaleski, also confirm that crucial energy systems were targeted the thermal power station in kiev. as we understand, getting a hit right there with large proves a smoke billowing out of that facility. ones, the landscape advisor reported that missiles had close to the presidential office and ukraine security services headquarters, of course, by the naturally in the capital authorities say 10 people killed and dozens more wounded in kiev local, sabrina sharing footage and reactions to the missile strikes that they witness the the footage of the appropriate prescribe. there is where the cities, the thermal power plot has been badly damaged in our rocket strike. now let's go west the western ukrainian city of all of off this. how much footage it shows a smoke smoke. i should say caused by a missile attack. the renaissance of the city has been left without power and water supplies for now, or over 2, corresponding eager to dine off remaining. in

at the same time, there are saying that the e u, that is as a block, the 2nd largest economy in the world, can con vince, the suppliers to this, to, to stick with the prices to pay the price that the u is ready to pay on the other hand, as we just mentioned, it's germany, but also the netherlands, for instance, or denmark. they are saying it is a risky thing to do that because of course, reliable supplier such as no way for instance, can say that are not going to provide us with gas any more because there are not happy with the price cap. and they are also saying that this security of supplies is, is very important. so you have those 2 positions and it doesn't seem, at least at the moment that they are ready to compromise, to find maybe a solution that could be good for, for both sides. however, we are also hearing that there are different other pitches here at the german chancellor, for instance, proposed to build, build alliances where the for instance, energy hungry countries in asia with japan or south korea to try to find a solution with them and to, to move forward for from that the

for that now jama chancellor left shoulder has called for reforms to expand the e. u and strengthen the bark while backing plans for a joint military defense force. i enter, i will pierce a united e u of 273036 states with more than 500000000 free and equal citizens can bring its weight to bear even more strongly in this world. in the future, europe will need a coordinated increase in capabilities. more joint procurement and e rapid response team by 2025 and an e headquarters with a clear command structure. we must confidently and jointly advance european defense . however, in your countries are now in disarray on a number of issues. some member states are reluctant to poor cash and to keep scoffers, while many europeans have taken to the streets to vent their anger. hungary has now been threatened with their financial fries by brussels over its stance on ukraine or poland as also classed with the block over its policy on abortions, and l g b t writes, well as their cross live now. so i guess here among alterman geopolitical expert in the found to of the euro consonan

post wreck to deal with the e. u. that's resulted in a trade border between northern ireland and the rest of the u. k. to avoid a hard border between northern ireland and the republic about it, which is in the e. u. for the d u. p. one of the assemblies, 2 main power sharing parties. this is unacceptable. they believe northern ireland and the u. k. indivisible. there's not a single unionist who supports approval. so it falls by the very definition that the british government and even the defined as progress in northern ireland where people have to work together to make the progress. in february, the d u. p, pulled out of the power sharing executive collapsing it. and since elections in may, the d u. p has blocked efforts to get things moving again. other parties in the store want assembly on impressed. i feel angry by what i saw yesterday in the and the made them be chamber. peter mc reynolds is from the alliance party, was tries to bridge divisions between national list and union as communities. our actions going to c

freezing winter, he warned her heart of russia's plan is to set off another wave of migration towards the e. u. john hull al jazeera brussels, the steve band, and the prominent ally of former u. s. president donald trump is due to find out if he will be sentenced to prison. he was found guilty of 2 counts of contempt of congress for failing to comply with the investigation into the january 6th attack on the us capitol hill. heidi is her castro has more for us from washington d. c. now and her, where do we stand? has had been and been sentenced. yes, still not yet tom, although that moment is nearing, we have heard the judge in this case, making some statements saying that he does not think that van and should only have probation. meaning that very likely we're looking at at least a one month minimum term in prison. the judge also said that he agreed with prosecutors that bad and has shown no remorse over his contempt of congress charges . and there was evidence of that that we saw with our own eyes outside the courtroom when ban and told reporters arriving this morning, that the bite administr

and e. u. leaders are still gripped by indecision over how to deal with it. because roadmap that now has to be worked on and then implemented. it is a joint purchase, big step forward. it is the rules for sharing gas. so the solidarity agreements and the rules that have to be followed in case of a severe disruption. it is a topic of excessive price prices and how to limit them. despite hints that agreement division remains between heavy weights, germany and france on an energy priced cap. that would see the e u refusing to trade gas above a certain level. germany believes that would lead to supply shortages with trade is simply selling their wares on asian markets for a higher price. they've agreed to keep talking. in classic e u style, the leaders have pushed discussions on to energy administers, who meet next week ahead of a possible emergency summit. next month. it seems likely they'll agree to some form of cartel style gas buying similar to the methods used to buy a vaccines during the pandemic. it is less certain to what extent they may agree on a price

we on the edge of the e, u and nieto. here we have a common border with ukraine, achilles branch of the tanya. we are less than 300 kilometers away from crimea, and less than 40 kilometers from slick island. it is a volatile security environment close to our borders, but the menial naval forces have the capability to god will chain of security of each and every remaining citizens of every citizen belonging to the alliances and structure. we are part of the organs of ocean all over to the new threat level as a result of russia's aggression in ukraine has made otherwise routine drills like this more intense. especially in this part of europe. the so called east and flank of native where the alliance has beefed up its presence following russia's full scale invasion of ukraine in february 2022, nato reinforced its multinational battle groups in poland and in the baltic states . the alliance also agree to establish for more in bulgaria, hungary, slovakia, and romania. this has brought the total number of these battle groups to

he warned her heart of russia's plan is to set off another wave of migration towards the e. u journal al jazeera brussels. the congressional committee investigating last year's attack on the u. s. capital, as formerly issued a subpoena to donald trump demanding he testified by november 14th. january 6th panel says the for me was president, was the central cause of efforts to overturn the results of the 2020 election. so so asked trump for several documents, including communications with members of congress and the far right groups. meanwhile, one of trump's most prominent allies has been sentenced to 4 months in prison. steve phantom was found guilty in july of 2 counts of contempt of congress. failing to comply with the investigation into the january 6th attack form a presidential adviser was also find 6 and a half $1000.00. the sentence is suspended until abandoned files. an appeal on november 8th is gonna have judgment on the legitimate bind regime. and quite frankly, and quite frankly, nancy pelosi in the entire committee met before a judge read. and we were groom by new m

i mean, while the e u has officially adopted in the 8th package of sanctions against moscow, including the 4 former ukrainian regions, there was any joint russia after referendums there they knew restrictions and could a price cap on oil imports from russia by sea. although pipeline supplies are not affected, the main ports of russian goods like steel of paper and plastic are now also bands plus there are measures prohibiting e u exports to russia, such as coal aviation equipment, and certain chemicals. what is by the e u. sanctions being aimed at russia, soviet officials say they're the ones who will have to pay the price. well, even in the you itself, them top officials, the warning that europeans will bear the brunt of the political decisions in brussels. the european union has again proven that it is a club of countries that once had their soldiers install and grad. the only consistency in its policy is revenge upon free people. serbia was forbidden to import russian oil through the adria attic pipeline, but bo guerria was not. serbia is forced to buy more expensive iraq oil and th

and that b e u has to be again islamic republic, 102013. so human rights lawyers and advocates have long been calling 1st further designation for human rights violation on top of your ronnie and leadership . and that just hadn't happened until now. you soon he had director of the atlantic council, strategically education project there. roger, well let's move on and bring you some sports news. and the world's best football players have being crowned at the babylon door, awards in paris. excuse me, the women's prize went to spain's alexia will tell yes. for the 2nd straight time, she was the top score for barcelona champions league find las last season. the man's back door was awarded to frenchman kareem benson, who scored 44 girls in 46 matches for round madrid, helping the club when the champions league and melinda. excuse me. the man's whirl copa inn katara kicks off in less than a month. however, another football tournament has been underway inc, a t r for some time. the st child world cup disadvantage girls from various countries took pa

and that is in the face of pressure from the e. u, for the nation to stop its extraction and production efforts. let's get more details on this story with our teeth cut above the totland. despite pressure by the european union parliament for all extractive activities to be halted over a pipeline, uganda is determined to see it completed. the you claims that the pipeline is a potential threat to the environment and threatens a fragile ecosystem. all the while european countries are scouring african countries for fossil fuel resources. uganda in themes is determined to see through and is looking eastwards for new friends who will help it re allies. the project and china stands ready to assist. we hope that these projects will continue without disruptions and be completed in time so that it would achieve the desired results for national economic and social development. for you. candor, the east africa cold oil pipeline is a political hot potato and has seen protest inside uganda by environmentalists and right groups. who claim that it i

but with the e. u already divided over its migration policy. the block is failing many of those in need of protection. or the goes ohio with the one as well, because there's a war in afghanistan, or is that a situation where it's bad? why we came to europe? because we need to help over until we can go back to go with that gordon or the decision. but for many arrivals, the situation back home shows no signs of improving and they have to rely on the policies of a divided europe and will ended their coming up next is sports life fest people across iran take to the streets. we talked to iran in tyquan dough athletes living in berlin, who are fully consumed by the demonstrations back at home. there's more news as always at the top of the next down on michael. ok. thanks for watching. you become criminal? ah franklin, i.

the 27 e u member states. i said to talk on friday about how germany and the you can together help to bring down energy prices. thorough proposals on the table. the time is pressing because winter is coming in, abusing a hasa is in prague and sent this report on europe's latest political grouping. european leaders were visibly enjoying this opportunity of talking freely to each other without any set of gender or under the pressure of having to agree on individual sentences for final documents. and so the message coming out of prague here was clear. europe is about more than the you and it does stand united against putins, russia and it's ally, belarus. the 2 countries were not invited, but it's not all hunky dory for germany here. the government has come under a lot of criticism because of its financial relief package that it announced a couple of days ago aiming at helping german businesses and consumers cope with rising energy prices. many countries in europe are arguing that that is unfair because they simp

now the e u has also decided to slap a price cap on russian oil to 3rd countries through maritime trade. so the e wants to dictate the price at which another country russia can sell its oil to other customers. that's a super modest good luck with that. meanwhile, opec plus met yesterday in vienna and decided to cut production by $2000000.00 barrels a day, which the u. s. has already worn before the meeting. it would consider a hostile act. interestingly, saudi arabia, despite supporting slash production yesterday, didn't raise prices on it, sales to asia or to europe today. but the u. s. it already seems to be looking at a backup plan in the event that it continues to have to cut into its strategic reserves to absorb price and supply shocks. and that plan harry involves easing up on sanctions against venezuela. so what's the catch for venezuela? venezuelan president nicholas maduro would reportedly have to hold elections in 2024 and engage with the opposition in exchange for us sanctions relief. shirley hill sees that opportunity knowing how wonderfully reliable washington is at keeping

so with cattle aways, people across europe are struggling to pay storing energy bill, but the e u. com to agree on capping the price of natural gas, which is in short supply due to russia's war in ukraine. so what can lead to do to prevent a winter of discontent? this is inside story. ah hello there and welcome to the program. i'm laura kyle. time is running out for europe to contain storing natural gas prices. russia was the constant main provider until it invaded ukraine earlier this year. sanctions and disruptions to pipelines such as the north stream, one in the baltic, sea have dented supplies, so households and businesses being forced to pay several times more than usual. european union leaders have been meeting in the czech republic to discuss ways to keep costs down ahead of winter. 15 member states one's an e u y price cap on gas, but others, including germany and the netherlands, are against this. germany is focusing on subsidies to protect its own businesses and consumers may bring. poland says that is not for the rest of the block. and the head of the european commission is