and rest from the continent for it to flourish and so on franco german french it is the guarantor of the peaceful future of europe and when the french and the germans share this friendship as they do with that. as long live franco german friendship thank you thank you very much of a b. . b. thank you younger european commission president praising the course work what it's been doing for people of europe are necessary as this is the there appears special coverage of the signing of the new treaty and as it's been called when france and germany deepening a friendship. the two countries and making for a number of new policy inroads in the areas especially security and foreign banks. and we have our correspondents on site there. and just in front of the town hall inside where the proceedings are underway let's bring our viewers up to date the leaders of france and germany have just signed a new friendship treaty and it is aimed at of course bringing these two countries closer and reenergizing the whole european project let's go now to max hoffman and michelle acuff were there for us you kn

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this is special coverage of the signing of the new franco german friendship treaty we're seeing right now the signing of that treaty by the respective foreign ministers of of the two countries behind them of course. the president of france and all of the german chancellor we heard a number of statements about why the two leaders consider this new pact it's a follow up to the nine hundred sixty three ellie's a treaty say fifty six years later we have the trading up of the treaty for both signatures from both signatories to the treaty read german german shells all americans saying a new friendship between germany and france is necessary in the face of growing populism and nationalism that was a theme repeated as well by a president who said it's not the dream of a new empire but the dream of a new. force for democracy an impetus for the development of deeper integration more democracy. for the two countries. now what this treaty does is a pledge a stronger economic defense ties and restates the country's commitment to the european union it comes of course at a time when brics said and a

first with the force known best shots more franco german friendship and european unity. mignon mclaughlin angela merkel holds the often treaty can help counter growing euroscepticism on the continent. stocking up on other ones and then the populism and nationalism are becoming stronger. for the first time a great person a c country s leaving the new one was done in. what does so that's why we need a renewed commitment to our responsibility within the european union unfoldin? in idaho was vision when your own. key elements of the e treaty include plans to o ramp up military andnd security cooperation and a pledge by france to back germanyny's campaign for a permamanent seat on the un security council. the agreement also o seeks o harmonize the two countries economies. to reinforce cultural and cross border ties and paves the way for the creation of a joint franco german parliament. the largely symbolic measures have been criticized by euro files for their lack of ambition. but were also slammed by euro skeptics who fear they could a road and national sovereignty. french f

europe wouldn't survive disunity it would make it di that is the new franco german responsibility for europe giving it the tools for sovereignty in terms of defense security or space x. this in terms of migration environmental and digital transitions. that was echoed by the european council president who was also in attendance he said that there were those at large today that would seek to bring down the european union well his colleague the european commission president jiang cord younker was a little jolly he ended by saying long live franco german cooperation long live year up the whole reason that they streety was signed in the first place isn't because there's any major conflict between france and germany right now thankfully not the reason it's being done is to try and shore up some of the cracks in the european union from the major cracks like break that up to the potentially major cracks the fact that italy hungary poland none of them want to play the game the way brussels wants to see it played and that is why brussels paris and berlin all came together to say there may be tr

europe is used to the franco german axis but we're seeking a new balance a new energy and in this sense poland and italy will be the protagonists of this new european spring there's also domestic upset over the d. . alternative for germany say it erodes german sovereignty while the same sentiments have been echoed by the usual suspects in france you know by signing the sax on the quiet on the way to market on commit treason with the release of euro skepticism it makes sense that berlin and paris would look to court not brings us back to the question of foreign policy how will the interventionist french sit with the germans we now need for that coalition. without germany fundamentally changing its global military outlook it's hard to see how this deal will change much or anything at all. or. the new treaty is designed as a safeguard against opposition. in my view it is more then just a statement it is the release of the rulers and arrows and bow and clear but the citizens. vote against their own or rebel against them as you can see the yellow west in paris now it is quite a dangerous con

long live the franco german cooperation and long live europe perhaps or perhaps he was joining the music just a little bit that was playing it really was rather super. of the french and german anthems playing never what wasn't music to the ears of the money were wrong with what he heard when he left the building there the green yellow vest demonstrators could be heard shouting abuses him some suggesting that he should resign and this is really the reason. why this treaty has been signed because there's no major problems between france and germany these days thankfully but what there is is they are cracks in the european union and this was an intent is was intended to try and shoot some of from the major cracks such as breaks that to potentially major cracks the fact that it's only hungary poland showed no sign of playing the game particularly the game the way brussels would like to see it played this was a chance for paris brussels and berlin to come together and say we're unified as one i had a look at what is contained in the treaty and looked at well the fact that some of these plaudi

defense also what's being called the fostering of a common culture in the ranks and they franco german security council so the brass the politicians pulling in the same direction there's also foreign policy goals which may prove a little less straightforward including a permanent seat for germany on the un security council but not everyone is happy about these e.u. powerhouses getting even more chummy and cementing their position within the bloc. europe is used to the franco german axis but we're seeking a new balance a new energy and in this sense poland and italy will be the protagonists of this new european spring there's also domestic upset over the deal alternative for germany say it erodes german sovereignty while the same sentiments have been echoed by the usual suspects in france are seen also triggered by signing this act on the quiet in the white america don't commit treason with briggs's. if you were of skepticism it makes sense that powers would look to what brings us back to the question of foreign policy how will the interventionist french sit with the germans for the coa

europe is used to the franco german axis but we're seeking a new balance a new energy and in this sense poland and italy will be the protagonists of this new european spring there's also domestic upset over the deal alternative for germany say it erodes german sovereignty while the same sentiments have been echoed by the usual suspects in france are seen also triggered by sending the sacks on the quiet in the way to market on commits treason with briggs's. skepticism it makes sense that powers would look to. that brings us back to the question of foreign policy how will the into the interest french sit with the germans for their caution . with a. mentally changing global military outlook it's hard to see how this deal changed much or anything at all peter overall. u.s. vice president mike pence has edged the people of venezuela to support the opposition against president monterey who he branded a dictator this comes amid mass unrest in caracas correspondent dan cohen has the latest mike pence venezuelans in spanish which is uncommon and pretty extraordinary in itself and the video even

long live the franco german friendship. also coming up tonight the future of the global economy the future of humanity those are the hot topics that are being discussed in the bitterly cold swiss alps at the world economic forum day one a call for climate action contrast it with a heavy dose of populism politics i'm sorry kelly in davos switzerland all that more coming right up. well to our viewers on p.b.s. in the united states and around the world welcome we begin the day with a reminder of what europe is all about ever since we began reporting on brics it three years ago we have heard time and time again that losing britain will be a blow to the european union a blow but not a lethal one the same would not be true if france or germany were to leave paris and berlin have always been and they remain at the core of the post-war european project today in the western german city of often the leaders of france and germany signed a treaty renewing and strengthening cooperation between their two countries now choosing today was

europe is used to the franco german axis but we're seeking a new balance a new energy and in this sense poland and italy will be the protagonists of this new european spring there's also domestic upset over the deal alternative for germany say it erodes german sovereignty while the same sentiments have been echoed by the usual suspects in france are seen also triggered by signing this act on the quiet in the way to market on committees treason with briggs's. skepticism it makes sense that powers would look to. not brings us back to the question of foreign policy how will the interventionist french sit with the germans we now know for that coalition. without any fundamentally changing global military outlook it's hard to see how they deal change much or anything at all. france has some of the italian ambassador of a hostile remarks apparently made by the country's deputy prime minister rejected my own accuse paris of pursuing a colonial policy in africa and of worsening the migrant crisis even going so far as to call for sanctions italy's other deputy prime minister martin salvini has al

europe is used to the franco german axis but we're seeking a new balance a new energy and in this sense poland and italy will be the protagonists of this new european spring there's also domestic upset over the deal alternative for germany say it erodes german sovereignty while the same sentiments have been echoed by the usual suspects in france are seen also triggered by sending the sacked on the quiet in the way to market on commutes treason with briggs's. the runways of euro skepticism it makes sense that berlin powers would look to court not brings us back to the question of foreign policy how will the into the french sit with the germans for their cause should. we. put them mentally changing the global military outlook it's hard to see how this deal changed much or anything at all peter overall. there's been a new development in the screwball case in the case been revealed one of the first people on the scene to administer hope to the poisoned ex russian spy and his daughter was a senior army medic with the details as aunties polly. it was a seeing our army medic and her teenage da

of our friendship i'm plumb believe you are me long live the franco german friendship. also coming up tonight the future of the global economy the future of humanity those are the hot topics that are being discussed in the bitterly cold swiss alps at the world economic forum day one a call for climate action contrast it with a heavy dose of populism politics i'm sorry kelly in davos switzerland all that more coming right up. to our viewers on p.b.s. in the united states and around the world welcome we begin the day with a reminder a main at the core of the post-war european project today in the western german city of austin the leaders of france and germany signed a treaty renewing and strengthening cooperation between their two countries now choosing today was no accident it was exactly fifty six years ago in one nine hundred sixty three when french president charles de gaulle and german chancellor conrad our signed a friendship pact officially ending what had been since the reason of hate between their two nations you know. you well there are difficulties the world. a

europe is used to the franco german axis but we're seeking a new balance a new energy and in this sense poland and italy will be the protagonists of this new european spring there's also domestic upset over the deal alternative for germany say it erodes german sovereignty while the same sentiments have been echoed by the usual suspects in france are seen also triggered by signing this act on the quiet in the white america don't commit treason with briggs's. volleys of you know skepticism it makes sense that powers would look to not brings us back to the question of foreign policy how will the interventionist french sit with the germans for that coalition. without fundamentally changing its global military outlook it's hard to see how this deal will change much or anything at all. with the political heat rising in fenice way eleven protests growing ever more violent the u.s. says it fully supports the country's opposition and its decision to form a new government u.s. president mike pence even spoke just a little bit of spanish. i'm mike pence the vice president of the united states the

europe is used to the franco german axis but we're seeking a new balance a new energy and in this sense poland and italy will be the protagonists of this new european spring and there's also domestic upset over the deal alternative for germany say it erodes german sovereignty while the same sentiments have been echoed by the usual suspects in france all she knows it could nice ending the sax on the quiet in the an american on can be treason with briggs's. if you were of skepticism it makes sense that parents would look to not brings us back to the question of foreign policy how will the interventionist french sit with the germans for their caution. with a. fundamentally changing global military outlook it's hard to see how this deal will change much or anything at all peter overall the berlin. ok let's head back to our top story this hour in a fresh attack against a manual. interior minister matthew salvini has called upon the french people to get rid of the president let's get analysis on this now from our a phony political analyst. just to give you an exact phrase that matter salvini

europe could act as a shield towards all those threats that both emphasized the importance of the german franco relationship as a motor of the european union but as he was saying max they also talked about the way forward for the e.u. and what stood out for you. first of all we have witnessed the signing of the german french treaty here but on top of it. you had three officials of the european union also speaking so everybody here very determined to make it clear that this was not a. treaty but something that was supposed to be. forwarded by the way the president the european council made it very clear that he thought this was extremely important also mentioning countries of eastern europe german french and absolutely crucial to the batsman of the european union everybody here said it everybody knows it but as we said we have the words sixteen pages but it will need to be filled with light. and we should have what can you add to that. well absolutely i mean we saw the german chancellor say it has to be filled with concrete projects and i think that's also why we see such a mixture here this goe

europe is used to the franco german axis but we're seeking a new balance a new energy and in this sense poland and italy will be the protagonists of this new european spring there's also domestic upset over the deal alternative for germany say it erodes german sovereignty while the same sentiments have been echoed by the usual suspects in france aussie also triggered by sending the sacked on the quiet him on the way to market on commutes treason with briggs's on the rise of euro skepticism it makes sense that berlin and paris would look to team up. not brings us back to the question of foreign policy how will the interventionist french sit with the germans we now need for that coalition. expects a lovely display for the cameras in the border city of aachen on tuesday but we've seen before without any fundamentally changing global military outlook it's hard to see how they deal change much or anything at all. well there is all the headlines for this hour we'll be back at the top of the hour with the latest join his fantasies. what politicians do something. they put themselves on the line

another moment of truth when he said that the franco german axis and i specialise in the u.k. going to leave is very strong well those are the two most important biggest economies of the european union which we should not forget that same dinner italy is not just just a small economy either so basically what these people want to do is is to get people behind them to vote for them and use dad as a sort of lever and say look how the temperature was in the election with me now we will be even more in bowls on a national level our policy this is politics on a very very low level. violinist formit up to speak of the bells in parliament thanks for your time today good to have you on as a way as well as. the universe demonstrations in front saw facing a counter movement of so-called red scarves we look at a growing number of people fed up by the weeks of violence in the country just after this short break. i happened to be a nigerian effort to understand what happened here the p.m.c. that came here was not contracted to win the war came here was a contract to train a unit and to crea

europe is use of the franco german axis but we're seeking a new balance a new energy and in this sensepoland and italy will be the protagonists of this new european spring and there's also domestic upset over the deal alternative for germany say it erodes german sovereignty while the same sentiments have been echoed by the usual suspects in france also you also could my sending the sacks on the quiet him on the way to market on can be treason with briggs's. the voice of you wrote skepticism it makes sense that powers would look to court that brings us back to the question of foreign policy how will the interventionist french sit with the germans we known for that caution. with germany fundamentally changing global military outlook it's hard to see how this deal changed much or anything at all peter overall. later offend the swale has given a furious response to a statement from the us vice president who denounced the crack meant as illegitimate nicolas maduro called for a vision of relations with washington. d.c. and the vice president of the united states broke all the rules of the ga

france renew their vows of corporation within the european union they want to demonstrate that that franco german engine is still working and they're putting that target pretty high when they say they want to coordinate deeper on defense on security on the economy and those transport of regions sewing that europe can do this too but first and foremost this was a highly symbolic act especially in these times with brags that nationalism and trump donald trump the u.s. president and danger in what the european union stands for so them signing this treaty supporting multilateralism the german french friendship going in together is a sign to the world. mechanic or an afghan national some of the other stories making news around the world for ukrainian prime minister yulia timoshenko has announced that she will be a candidate in march as presidential elections opinion polls show her as the favorites to win because to machine code was jailed for two and a half years over a gas deal with russia in what was largely seen as a politically motivated conviction. a moscow of course is ruled a former u.s. marine

for new their vows of corporation within the european union they want to demonstrate that that franco german engine is still working and they're putting that target pretty high when they say they want to coordinate deeper on defense on security on the economy and those transporter reasons sewing that europe can do this too but first and foremost this was a highly symbolic act especially in these times with brags that nationalism and trump donald trump the u.s. president and danger in what the european union stands for so them signing this treaty supporting multilateralism the german french friendship going in together is a sign to the world. and our correspondents max hoffman and mcculloch of her reporting there or british prime minister to resign may is preparing to go back to brussels to try to renegotiate her breakthrough deal it was resultingly rejected by the u.k. parliament last week on monday she outlined what was supposed to be an alternative plan but critics say she failed to offer any new ideas and despite ruling out the option may is facing mounting pressure from campaigners for a

italy‘ deputy prime minister matteo salvini says, "it is time to oppose the franco—german axis with antreaty will encourage cooperation and all sorts of areas, security, defence, cultural, social. but critics say, and to a degree they are right, it is rather broad, and it is rather aspirational. it is no accident that they are signing the treaty today, and here. first of all of course, it's 56 years since the predecessor sat down and signed a treaty which in effect and its entries secondly, they are here in the capital of what was once a vast european empire back in the middle ages, rolled over by the legendary figure of charlemagne, he is buried not far from where the leaders are signing an ash treaty. they need the weight of history behind them, because mrs merkel and mr macron are under pressure themselves, first about domestically we know that her power is we know that he's having domestic troubles of his own, and they are trying to shore up and eu at a time of great challenge, not only is it about lose britain, it also faces internal issues like differences over immigration policy

we have one of the key leaders in the italian government, matteo salvini, saying the franco—german axis populists are gaining ground across europe, and they are not interested in the grand liberal ambitions of emmanuel macron. but the ambition of emmanuel macron is not a grand liberal ambition. it's an ambition to respond to the demands of the people. and i can tell you that marine le pen or other leaders in europe are selling illusions to the people, the same kinds of illusions that nigel farage in the uk sold to the british people. and what is the result of that? less prosperity, lessjobs, less integration, less force of the european countries to face the challenges of the new technologies, and the rise of china, and the new situation in the us. that's a fact. and a final thought, which takes us back to the beginning. you refer to those european elections in may of this year. do you think, in your heart of hearts, that britain will still be a member of the european union in may 2019? we will see. it's possible. everything is possible now. bruno le maire, we have to end there, but i th

they were up i thought that europe is used to the franco german axis but we're seeking a new balance a new energy and in this sense poland in italy will be the protagonists of this new european spring thaw they ne is known for his tough stance on immigration he has repeatedly accused france and germany of stoking the crisis earlier this week he described emanuel macron as a terrible president and blamed france for de stabilizing africa political analyst nicholas markovitch gave us his views on the dispute. i think what we're seeing now is that there are really two opposite views of the european union on one side you've got france and germany who are and that i think closing their eyes on what really is going on within the european union and pretending that nothing bad is going on and on the other side we've got to tell you things which are at the forefront of the other countries of other countries at least of the european union saying well there's a big divide and they don't understand what's going on they don't understand what the french and germans are doing they don't understand w

they want to demonstrate that they want to demonstrate that that franco-german engine is still workingnd they are putting that target pretty high when they say they want to coordinate deeper on defense, on security, on the economy, and those transborder regions, showing that europe can do this, too. max: but first and foremost this was a highly symbolic act, especially in these times with brexit, nationalism, and donald trump, the u.s. president endangering what the european union stands for. so, them signing this treaty, supporting multilateralism and the german-french friendship, going it together, is a sign to the world. brent: that was our correspondents max hofmann and michaela kufner reporting. british prime minister theresa may is preparing to go back to brussels to try to renegotiate her brexit deal. that deal was resoundingly rejected by the u.k. parliament last week. on monday she outlined what was supposed to be an alternative plan, but critics say she failed to offer any new ideas. yesterday, may repeatedly said there will be no second brexit referendum, but she is facing m

in aachen germany, where chancelor angela merkel and president emmanuel macron will sign a new franco—germannd japanese prime minister shinzo abe meet for talks. the issue of the disputed kuril islands will be high on the agenda, and in los angeles it's that time of year again for the 2019 academy award nominations or as everyone else knows them, the oscars. he's known as the indiana jones of the art world, uncovering a treasure trove of stolen objects — from roman mosaics and bronze sculptures to paintings by old masters. now he's struck again — tracking down priceless religious relics in an unlikely location. andy beatt reports. not your usual man with a van. the dutch art historian turned supersleuth with his latest heavyweight discoveries — two stone carving depicting christian icons and thought to be at least 1,000 years old. these are two evangelists, and these two were stolen in 2004 and i have no idea how they got them away because they weigh 150 kilos each, and then they disappeared. world heritage. it's the end of a long search for the artworks, snatched from a church in northern s