place next may a totally new type of commission and and i'm pretty sure that the new set up of european parliament will be established do you see some split in the european union or will parties like yours and governments like yours try to change europe from within what i can tell you is that we take part in the debate about the future of the european union there are two concepts at least in the rivalry in the federalist tick over a mystic we see how we feel and we definitely take part havoline the debate with you represent our position central european countries have very similar kind of mindset in this regard pretty much common sense i think it's not without a good reason that the central europe in the region is now among the most successful regions of the european union if you look at the growth figures for example our average growth is twice as high as the european average overall so we tried to be a girlfriend to the to the. union and we see very all these debates and all but i think you know having a debate about the future of e.u. is a very democratic thing there are some that say if hungar

place next may a totally new type of commission and and i'm pretty sure that the new set up of european parliament will be established do you see some split in the european union or will parties like yours and governments like yours try to change europe from within what i can tell you is that we take part in the debate about the future of the european union there are two concepts at least in the rivalry in the federalist tick over a mystic we see how we feel and we we definitely take part havoline the debate with you represent our position central european countries have very similar kind of mindset in this regard pretty much common sense i think it's not without a good reason that the central europe in the region is now among the most successful regions of the european union if you look at the growth figures for example our average growth is twice as high as the european average overall so we tried to be a girlfriend to the to the. union and we see very all these debates and all but i think you know having a debate about the future of e.u. is a very democratic thing there are some that say if hun

place next may a totally new type of commission and and i'm pretty sure that the new set up of european parliament will be established do you see some split in the european union or will parties like yours and governments like yours try to change europe from within what i can tell you is that we take part in the debate about the future of the european union there are two concepts at least in the rivalry in the federalist tick over a mystic we see how we feel and we we definitely take part havoline the debate with you represent our position central european countries have very similar kind of mindset in this regard pretty much common sense i think it's not without a good reason that the central europe in the region is now among the most successful regions of the european union if you look at the growth figures for example our average growth is twice as high as the european average overall so we tried to be a girlfriend to the to the. union and we see very all these debates and all but i think you know having a debate about the future of e.u. is a very democratic thing there are some that say if hun

ear buds and no bowl clutching at straws for your favorite drink the european parliament votes to ban plastic bits and bobs from some disposable products. disappoints again its latest restructuring weighs on performance revenues continue to slot. also a. head under-investment tender bad harvest take their toll on cuba's sugar industry the island nation turns to imports for the first time. and the world council who found an unusual way of keeping their bookshop alive after retiring. leads to business the european parliament has voted through european union ban on cotton buds straws and other plastic disposables the idea is to protect marine life more and more plastic is ending up in our oceans and in the fish and other seafood that we'd like to eat ultimately it ends up in us easy user vironment committee wants to add even more products to the list including plastic bags and polystyrene takeaway boxes the plan also includes recycling quotas for plastic bottles and fishing nets it could come into force in twenty twenty one pending approval from the european commission and member states.

in an unprecedented move against a member state the european parliament has triggered article seven of the e use governing treaty meant to protect its core principles human dignity freedom democracy equality the rule of law and respect for human rights including the rights of persons belonging to minorities the e.u. accuses the hung garion government led by the prime minister viktor orban of breaching those values by passing anti refugee laws manipulating the media disregarding government corruption and removing independent judges budapest annoys the accusations and defends its policies but with european parliament elections scheduled to take place in may next year could the divisions that have been exposed lead to political change across the e.u. we find out as peter c.r. hung garion foreign minister talks to al-jazeera. peters the foreign minister of hungary thank you for talking to al-jazeera again it's while since we spoke to you last your country is facing proceedings never before invoked in the european union it's called article seven and it's because a country is breaching the c

it is great to see the european parliament pushing for greater ambition in this area. less good to see the vested interests pushing back. we know there is a huge public interest in reducing these emissions. transport is the largest source of carbon emissions, which is causing climate change as we know we are already seeing the effects of that around the world, but also here in the uk with the latest heatwave this summer. we also know that our pollution is the largest environmental public health risk in the eu, and an estimated thousand premature deaths every day across the eu, 13 times as deadly as car accidents. this is a real issue had to get to grips with. but the work out as well. recent analysis has shown that going big on electric vehicles would boost economic growth and it would also mean a net gain of 200,000 jobs across europe are 2030. so this is really where europe has got to get ahead of the curve on this internationally. all the big carmakers globally pushing now, the electric vehicle agenda, certainly the european carmakers are trying to be at the forefro

national government should take very seriously and i'm also happy to address these issues when the european parliament. stands and when european judges a piece like you hide the details of the expose expenses instead of practicing transparency the european court of justice is just rude it would be a breach of any peace prevent see if they had to provide the public with details of expenses invoices repeats you know like normal people. want to call this is a delay message you can get away with anything here which is a reading of the european court of justice this is a debate which has been where we're now following for several years in this european parliament the member states have different national standards you have some countries where any piece have to reveal every detail of the monthly allowance they get in other countries this is different than four hundred sixteen your m.e.p. in general expenses which they don't have to go to the. public. i wouldn't have any problem if the rules were changed on this issue but in the moment this is a situation that this is something really which will have to be

so i work very well with my dup colleagues in the european parliament.gers, security risks, if there is an no—deal brexit and if there is an no—deal brexit and if there has to be some form of restored border. i'm reluctant to use your words, and i try to explain this to david davis at one meeting when he was part of the brexit negotiations, to understand the psychological impact of brexit, you have to be there, live there and lived and know what's happened. i think that's part of the discussion that people aren't hearing. you have to obviously respect different views on this, but at some point when languages used like annexation and blood red lines. today, for example, i read, blood red lines. today, for example, iread, i blood red lines. today, for example, i read, iwouldn‘t blood red lines. today, for example, i read, i wouldn't say it on television, quite a volga comment, we're going to five—year. calm is required but also an understanding that the uk is leaving, not the use breaking up. it is sucking up so much energy from the european union. from me

so, i work very well with my dup colleagues in the european parliament.u havejust said, there are present dangers, security risks, if there is an no—deal brexit and if there has to be some form of restored border. no, because i'm not going to use your words, but what i am saying... what troubles me more, and i tried to explain this to david davis at one meeting when he was he was part of the brexit negotiations, that to understand the psychological impact of brexit, you have to be there, live there and lived and know what has happened. and i think that's the part of the discussion that people aren't hearing. and you have to obviously respect different views on this, but at some point, when language is used like "annexation" and "blood red lines"... today, for example, i read, and i wouldn't even say it on television, it was quite a vulgar comment about this, i thought, "we're going too far here." that's why calm is required but also an understanding that the uk is leaving, not the eu breaking up. it is sucking up so much energy from the european union. fr

polls suggest they'll be very strong in the next european parliament.ere actually the surprise, if you like, vote—getters. and there are new figures coming out, wednesday you should watch out for them, about the mood across europe. definitely politics is polarising. i chair the european parliament, and increasingly when i call votes, you see that the extremes on the right and left vote the same way on issues. so it's not just about ideology here. there's something else happening in the body politic. i mean, i would worry about whether the centre can hold. we're seeing the social democrats be quite fractured, and our own epp, christian democrats, that could be a quite difficult election for us. that's point i'm making, that you two, the mainstream blocs, the epp and the european socialists, to many people, according to the opinion polls, not to me, but according to the opinion polls, to many people around europe, they look like the tired old brussels elites who have not delivered, and that... well, you see, you're using the language which fuelled a refer

by awarding him this prize the european parliament is expressing its solidarity with him and his cause we demand that all the exam solve he was arrested in twenty fourteen and sentenced to twenty years in prison be immediately released. russia's annexation of the ukrainian territory of crimea in twenty fourteen triggered sanctions from the e.u. moscow was skeptical about the decision to give sense of this awards opening it is saying if. the decision was absolutely politicized and i don't know what it was based on or motivated by. needles. but she don't even need to understand the mechanism of how this decision was made to see that it was based on a political approach their option being in others like me kind of keeping at it or dishing human rights groups in russia are still feeling optimistic. because it's going to look so very he's really sense. does not belong in jail and has not the fate of a car it's one of the key cases of political manipulation of justices in russia to t.v. he does nor do more behind the ball. the. sense of family and supporters hope the prize will lift his spir

announcing sense of as the award recipient the head of the european parliament praised his courage and determination. by awarding him this prize the european parliament is expressing its solidarity with him and his cause we demand that all the exit solve he was arrested in twenty fourteen and sentenced to twenty years in prison be immediately released. russia's annexation of the ukrainian territory of crimea in twenty fourteen triggered sanctions from the e.u. moscow dismissed the decision to give the prize to sense of as russophobe it or putting it that is saying if you see more the decision was absolutely politicized and i don't know what it was based on or motivated by. needles in the easiest but she don't even need to understand the mechanism of how this decision was made to see that it was based on a political approach. oceangoing in others like me kind of hoping at it or dishing despite this reaction from the russian government human rights groups they are still feeling optimistic. because it's going to. be he's relieved the senate still does not belong in jail and has not put sh

on the plastic waste from the european parliament voting through a european union ban on strollers andother plastic disposables to protect marine life and ease of environment committee wants to see the list of prohibited products extended to include light weight to carry a bags and polystyrene says the plan includes recycling quotas for plastic bottles and fishing nets pending approval from the european commission and member states it could come into force in twenty twenty one. max hoffman has the story from stress but listening to the radio this morning in my bathroom when his story was using a cotton bud and thought what i'm not going to be able to use it anymore. well i hear paper clips work pretty well but i do not recommend that to anyone here this is not official recommendation but of course it's all about alternatives you know and already big companies have started moving even before the european parliament did this for example replacing plastic drinking straw is with paper versions of that and i understand that's probably going to happen to your to your utensils as well that yo

place next may a totally new type of commission and and i'm pretty sure that the new set up of european parliament will be established do you see some split in the european union or will parties like yours and governments like yours try to change europe from within what i can tell you is that we take part in the debate about the future of the european union there are two concepts at least in the rivalry in the federalist tick over a mystic we see how we feel and we we definitely take part havoline that debate with you represent our position central european countries have very similar kind of mindset in this regard pretty much common sense i think it's not without a good reason that the central europe in the region is now among the most successful regions of the european union if you look at the growth figures for example our average growth is twice as high as the european average overall so we tried to be a girlfriend to the to the. union and we see very all these debates and all but i think you know having a debate about the future of e.u. is a very democratic thing there are some that say if hu

live from london, that's our top story on wednesday third october the european parliament will vote on proposals to cut co2 emissions by as much as 45% by 2030, pitting the interests of the motor industry against efforts to cut greenhouse gas emissions. also in the programme. china's tencent music applies to list its shares in the us, in what could be one of the biggest us initial public offerings by a chinese company. we are talking about the global nail industry today, which is apparently worth billions. but how to persuade millennials to get a professional manicure rather than diy at home? we'll nail down the figures as we get the inside track with the founder of nails inc. young people in the uk who want to rent a place for themselves face having to pay out an "unaffordable" amount in rent. how affordable is renting where you are? what's your experience? let us know — just use the hashtag #bbcbizlive. hello, and welcome to business live. car industry bosses may be gathered in paris, but their attention will be on a vote today in strasbourg, which will pit the interests of the motor

be crucial months for those negotiations and for the results of those talks to member of the european parliament for u.k. but it's party thanks for joining us that on r.t. you could have your. running battles in the old students fighting back against the controversial new law will have the details on that story and plenty more still to come after a short break. through. it but what the top line describes is consistent with my experience online well some vendors got even more disgruntled when they said they found their own tweets in the research it was a bad movie highly unlikely that it was a dry run for bots to practice we hated this film too loved rogue one but were totally underwhelmed by the last. so much so that my oldest questioned if it is worth going to the cinema to see any more disney star was solid did nothing to make me change my mind. it wasn't disney not even the director it was the damn skis. fighting fake news that's what we've heard from web search giant google right from the moment the first false reports sneak their thinking is probably very very seriously we have to think abo

including drinking straws as the european parliament votes to ban certain single use disposable products. the u.s. fed is normally seen as the caretaker of the u.s. economy but now it seems to have made an enemy in a high place the white house. also ahead under-investment in a bad harvest take their toll on cuba's sugar industry the island nation turns to imports for the first time. i'm stephen beard limber len welcome plastic may be cheap for producers but it's become an environmental menace now the e.u. parliament has voted through a ban on a range of single use plastic products environmentalist say it can't come soon enough the mountain of waste on land and waterways and seas continues to grow the e.u. currently recycles only a quarter of the twenty five million tonnes of plastic waste it produces annually now european lawmakers say urgent action is needed to tackle the problem. you need to yeah eight billion tonnes of plastic produced in less than sixty five years six billion tons of waste the figures speak for themselves more than four billion tons for europe alone all oceans have b

. >> the european parliament passed a resolution last thursday urging member countries to ban the sale of weapons and surveillance technology to saudi arabia. after the death of saudi journalist jamal khashoggi. the resolution also call for an independent investigation into the killing. here is some of the debate from strasbourg france which took place before the vote was held. [speaking in native tongue] >> translator: which means we can now move on to the next point on our agenda. this is the statement by the vice president of the commission and the high representative of the unit for foreign affairs and security policy on the killing of journalists jamal khashoggi in the saudi consulate in istanbul. [speaking in native tongue] >> translator: well, will allow the vice president to get into her place. we wait a couple of minutes. so when you're ready, madam. >> mr. president, thank you all for having decided to put this issue on the agenda of your plenary today. i think it's an extremely poor for the parliament to have its voice heard on this. let me start by saying something basic an

still ahead the year here on al-jazeera a symbol of struggle the european parliament on it's a ukrainian filmmaker imprisoned in russia that and the headlines in amman. how i was still going to a lot of disturbed weather across the middle east over the next couple of days to this area a cloud just spilling out of the black sea across a good part of turkey draining its way down into syria lebanon jordan kills they catch wanted to shout the west the weather will make its way for a swiss a broad disguise to come back a bit high cold enough in ankara living making it into double figures nine cells is the top temperature here then on friday afternoon not too bad the eastern side of the med by routes twenty two degrees but you see the cloud and the right it will make its way in see iraq some heavy burst of right there will inevitably be some localized flooding and notice further north possibility some snow just around the caucasus come further south could see a little bit of wet weather around the arabian peninsula as well hopefully not as bad as it was last week but you see this area cloud ju

on wednesday the european parliament set to vote on an e.u. wide ban on cotton buds strollers and other plastic disposables in an effort to protect marine life the plan would include recycling quotas for plastic bottles and fishing nets use environment committee wants to see the list of prohibited products it's tended to include lightweight carrier bags and for the strain take away books spending approval from parliament european commission and e.u. member nations the ban could come into force in twenty twenty one. that's all your business is up to date you're watching the news live from berlin there's more news coming on the top of the all out of course you can get all the xmas and information on the folks on the website of course the w dot com thanks for watching. duramax europe's find most popular countries to visit. britain an enchanting little island for young and old. sisco the masses. don't know. the cause of europe every day this week on and off. on top of the romantics on asked g.w. . hosts explore bodies looking back. this weekend is

the european parliament will consider proposals but it environment committee to cut carbon dioxide emissions by as much as 45% by 2030 compared to the 2021 level. that is far harsher than the

listen to the european parliament because we asked for an embargo on sale of arms to saudi arabia. we heard many lies from saudi arabia. we have to be brave, we have to promote that ban, and embargo to saudi arabia. we have to show what we can do through facts, not words. otherwise, the powerful gentleman is missing money as it were. >> on behalf of the democracy group. >> translator: thank you, ladies and gentlemen, the jamal khashoggi episode is a cold shower for those who saw hopes for a new saudi arabia that was going to respect human rights. these changes are cosmetically substantive. what happened on second october, hard to believe the description. he went into the consulate and never emerged alive, came out in pieces. it seems this was described as a rogue operation but obviously the crown prince and the leaders of the secret service who supposedly didn't know about it, it is in doubt but one thing is clear, those responsible believed they could do it with impunity and when accompanied by deafening silence internal repression works better. jamal khashoggi was not an isolated

are ready he spoke at a meeting of the european parliament in strasbourg france he also says the u.k. could be granted an extension for the brics a transition period if requested by london joining me now from strasbourg is the correspondent max so max the e.u. seems to be ready to give britain more time and extend its transition period how significant is this and what does it mean. well just a reminder the transition period starts the day that britain is no longer part of the european union so if everything goes as we anticipated that would be the twenty ninth of march two thousand and nineteen and then for now they have a transition period of two years that's to negotiate the future trade ties for example a future free trade agreement and now the willingness is there apparently on side of the e.u. to extend it to three years which would sorely be needed because if you look at the past free trade agreements that the e.u. has negotiated for example with canada it took much longer than three years but don't have to risk the president of the council speaking here was also careful about

news live from berlin that european parliament on a major kremlin critic ukrainian filmmaker all hacks and soft wins this year cycle of prize for human rights awarded annually by european lawmakers is currently imprisoned in russia after being convicted of terrorism the parliament described him as a prisoner of conscience also on the program. new york wakes to fresh reports of the discovery of a number of parents mail bomb this time to just a focal democrat robert deniro president trump has called for unity following a string of four hundred bomb attacks on his most outspoken critics. i'm going to take you to lake victoria where a dispute over this tiny rock has two african nations at loggerheads. welcome to the program this year sakharov prize has been awarded to ukrainian filmmaker all except self the prize is awarded by the european parliament that is considered one of the most prestigious human rights awards it honors groups or individuals who fight for human rights or freedom of thought across the globe a vocal critic of the kremlin and fierce opponents of moscow's annexation of h

also coming up tonight the european parliament awards its top human rights prize to a man a russian president vladimir putin once branded a terrorist well if you say so. much on terror charges we'll ask whether this move will help this case or just for evoke further anger from the kremlin. whooping it that is saying if you see more this decision was absolutely politicized you know and. i don't know on what basis this prize was awarded easiest. we begin our broadcast with a major u.s. wide manhunt that softer ten suspicious packages were sent to new words democrats and critics of the u.s. president law enforcement officials are reportedly focusing their investigation on the u.s. state of florida so far though no information about the potential suspects is known three more devices were discovered today one was addressed to american actor robert de niro and two others were directed at democrat former vice president joe biden on wednesday packages were found at the home of two former democratic presidents bill clinton and presidential candidate hillary clinton and the obama's the c.n.n. headquart

this move from the european parliament -- they hope that this move will add pressure. he himself is banned in russia. he was hoping that he would win. had to say about the significance of the prize. >> he is also a writer who writes russian novels. he had nowhere to go. if he is released, his motherland is crimea. he will go to ukraine. he is not the only prisoner from ukraine kidnapped and brought into russian jails. there are dozens of them. >> why do you think vladimir putin is so scared of cultural critics? >> he wants to keep ukrainian people in jail to show how strong he is. he does not want to show his weakness by releasing them. in jail atd, he is the moment. the actual ceremony is scheduled for the 12th of december. at this point, it looks like it will be handed out symbolic weight without him. -- handed out symbolically without him. there are human rights activists who could start to get political leverage and get him freed perhaps. >> that was catherine nicholson. publiche saudi prosecutor said the murder of jamal khashoggi was premeditated , that comes afte

it's not just about substance as and he said the president of the european parliament it's also about tone and atmosphere that seemed to be significantly better this time actually italian he talked about positive body language by teresa mayes at least was a step forward but in substance they haven't made big progress yet like i said earlier apparently the boiling temperature hasn't been reached yet yet but they're increasing they're cranking up the temperature and at some point something will have to get all right myself in the story for us in brussels tonight max as always thank you very much. at least nineteen people have been killed dozens injured in a shooting in russia annexed crimea the attack took place at a college in the black sea port of curch russian authorities say that an eighteen year old shot his fellow students and then shot himself to death. the drama unfolded at around noon with what sounded like an explosion conflicting reports followed some spoke of a bombing fueling suspicions of a terror attack on the crimean college. by the end of the afternoon it had become cle

you counsel president donald tusk told the european parliament on wednesday he was ready to call fora special break that summit whenever negotiators are ready he spoke at a meeting of the european parliament of straw's work france he also says the u.k. could be granted an extension for the brigs the transition period if requested by london. several people have been injured after dozens of migrants trying to cross the border from bosnia into croatia clashed with police thousands of migrants from asia and north africa are currently living rough in northwestern bosnia in the hope of being able to enter the european union. hurricane wilma has hit the pacific coast of mexico as a category three storm packing winds of nearly two hundred kilometers an hour towns in the storm's path were mostly evacuated as it closed in but some people were forced to seek shelter in public buildings the storm is expected to bring to rancho rains as it moves further inland. now more than four years into the simmering conflict in eastern ukraine nearly two thousand people have been killed by land mines alone a

mines day the european parliament voted through an e.u. wide ban on cotton buds strolls and other plastic disposables in an effort to protect marine life the news environment committee wants to see the list of prohibited products extended even further to include light weights carrier bags such as these and. styrene takeaway boxes the plan also includes recycling quotas for plastic bottles and fishing nets pending approval from the european commission member nations it could come into force in twenty twenty one. that's all your business you're watching the news live from berlin there's more news coming at the top of the hour thank you very much for tuning in. germany little rich country in the economy still firing on all cylinders. all is not well with infrastructure and education. struggling schools. housing shortages sluggish broadband expansion luxury crisis or is germany about to miss the progress . made in germany. w. all morose duramax europe's find most popular come face to face it. britain's unchallenging little island for young and

european parliament and there's all this story the final word if you say no then it's a no even if all said so stays in government villegas you've been around the block in brussels so how is this going to play out what's your best bet. look the drama of. no deal is especially for the united kingdom. also damage for us but especially for the united kingdom is so dramatic that i think at the end of a day a motion should not be in that question and then have a position where we all it can live was but under the conditions that our two principles irish border and the in total market unity is secured and that's going to happen yes or no i hope that in the course of the next week huge will happen probably not to. thank you very much mr. at least nineteen people have been killed and dozens injured in a shooting in russia annexed crimea the attack took place at a college in the black sea port of cash russian authorities say an eighteen year old student shot his fellow students and then killed himself. and the drama unfolded at around noon with what sounded like an explosion conflicting reports

on the far right my guest this week here in strasburg is david mcallister he's chair of the european parliament's foreign affairs committee and the former regional prime minister in germany is angela merkel on the way out.

in european parliament are fading on a day and daily basis for three cards to work on with all the european states putting a pressure on the british government as our ammi are t.t.'s in their house israel her fate on a day and daily basis if you look at the press statements from what's has been relationship and over the last here i mean many of them have been on that not only on certain dates but also what we have done and that's about it engaging with european states is important kitchen but the british government has been gauging at their home and kids and the static and i think that's where we're trading our wage rate three all those different issues to ensure that number one is that the good friday agreement is protagoras attack that we are on the packet we are in the end and we believe that actually comes in and has a dire consequence for these agents republicans hammered as a republican i'm opposed to portrush i don't see a border and i see i don't started to want to see one on the environment good friday agreement say that if polls show that reunification. would be a likely outcome o

there are lines coming out from the european parliament president.he table. that would have to be looked into. suggested initially mrs may showed willingness to look into that possibility and then apparently clarifying earlier remarks saying the uk prime minister said nothing in favour or against the idea of extending that brexit transition to three years. help us through that selection of comments. three years. help us through that selection of commentslj three years. help us through that selection of comments. i think what that says is its potential, a possibility, but the prime minister is unwilling to look for this at this precise moment. so now the question is what is going to happen between now and december? if there is no special european council in november, which was anticipated, then everything comes down to the december european council. if there is an agreement at the december european council, unfortunately, i think, all governments will begin to prepare for a no—deal brexit and thatis prepare for a no—deal brexit and that is very bad ne

doing nothing i wouldn't say we're doing nothing i mean we map the streets of miami page in european parliament our fate on a day and daily basis for three cards to work on with all the european states prisoner pressure on the british government as our ammi are t.t.'s in their houses we owe her fate on a day and daily basis if you look at the press statements from what's has been relationship over the last here i mean many of them have been on projects not only on certain dates but also what we have done and that's about engaging with european states as input and teaching with the british government has been gauging at the moment in kids and what's the static and i think that's where we're trading our wage rate three all those different issues to ensure that number one is that we create trade agreement as protagoras attack that we are on the packet we are in the end we believe that actually comes in and it has a dark consequence for these agents republicans hammered as a republican i'm opposed to portrush i don't support it and i see i don't study to want to see one on the environment good frid

prize has been awarded to ukrainian filmmaker or like stance off the price presented by the european parliament is considered one of the most prestigious human rights awards it honors groups or individuals for their fights for human rights or freedom of thought across the globe a vocal critic of the kremlin a fierce opponent of moscow's annexation of his mates of crimea or accepts office become russia's most famous prisoner is currently serving a twenty year jail term charged with plotting acts of terror the sentence he says is politically motivated this year he staged a one hundred forty five day hunger strike in protest russia's human rights record and european union describes his case as a breach of international law. during is director of the european film academy in berlin which has been helping to fund the sense of the legal expenses welcome to d w what does winning the soccer of prize mean for the campaign to get a look sense of out of jail well it means a lot of attention of course and it also means an acknowledgement from the political side of europe from the represent representatives

on wednesday the european parliament is set to vote on an e.u. wide ban on cotton buds strolls and other plastic disposables and an effort to protect marine life the plan would include was cycling quotas for plastic bottles and fishing nets for example the use environment committee wants to see the list of prohibited products extended to include lightweight carrier bags with just seen and . takeaway boxes pending approval from parliament european commission and the e.u. member nations the bans could come into force by twenty twenty one. but will they so let's bring in. brussels who is following this story for us max how likely is it that this ban will come into force. first of all the parliament has to approve it which will probably do within the hour the majority to do this is there as you just mentioned there's still some haggling going on which items should be included on the list for that band for example those very lightweight plastic bags that you used to pack up apples for some for example in the supermarket also cigarette filters that can