. >> the european commission president jean-claude juncker has called for solidarity to help athens. after talks with the greek prime minister in brussels, he also said athens needs to speed up reform. >> that message got support from martin scholz. concern is growing over their ability to pay its debt. >> it was the greek prime minister's second visit since taking office and just like the first time his priority was earning the trust of skeptical lawmakers. cyprus held separate talk with martin scholz, trying to persuade him greece is moving the reform process forward. he says europe must to do its part. >> it is time to give a message to the people, not only implement, obligations -- >> it is unclear whether they will receive more bailout loans. they are looking to other programs to help combat social problems. he did not include that excludes -- exclude that, but says it is counterproductive to pay reparation for world war ii. >> i told him i recognize germany's responsibility for its past actions. it would be inappropriate to mix the issue of her creations with the management of

. >> many member states don't have enough money to increase their budget, which is why jean-claude juncker is insisting on bonds. >> it would send a clear message to russia. the german chancellor and foreign mr. support the idea. >> german and french troops fighting side-by-side. if things go his way this will be the future of european defense. the president of the eu commission called for a european army. it's not a new idea and has many supporters in germany, even in the defense ministry. >> we want to expand this cooperation between different european armies so we can utilize our joint potential especially considering the monetary restraints. >> if member countries jointly order equipment like tanks, they could save ilion's each year. it is an important argument, especially when there is a crisis, but the conflict in ukraine seems to be an idea it is resurfacing now. germany's opposition left party rejects the idea. >> the left party thinks the suggestion is a bad idea. it is definitely aimed at russia. we believe the eu should conduct a peaceful foreign policy. >> there are many obstac

. >> it's the german chancellor's first meeting in brussels with jean-claude juncker since he took over as commission president back in november. they are also due to discuss the crisis in ukraine as well as plans for a controversial free-trade deal between the european union and the united dates. our correspondent is in brussels following this meeting. max, we've been talking for years about the european union's dysfunctional immigration policy. we heard that story right there that there is just not the will to fix it. are you hearing anything different this time around? >> the commission insists there is a will to fix it. but talk is cheap here. as you say this problem has been around for a long time. many think it is almost integral to call this new effort and orientation debate. that is what they had on wednesday. they asked themselves why the commission needs orientation with this problem when it has been around for such a long time but it's true -- they are trying to speed things up. they rely on member states here, and what they are trying to do is get everybody on board, but the

the man sitting just behind him looks like jean-claude juncker, the head of the commission.he french president arriving for this meeting. the minisummit that took place last night -- merkel, francois hollande, mr. tsipras and mr. draghi seems to have generated more momentum. the sense seems to be that the ball is in the debeltsevegreeks' court. batman has to decide as he talks to mr. renzi how far will he go, what can he do and allow syriza to stay intact? the leaders gathering in brussels. let's get a sense of all this from holger schmieding. the meeting coming up with merkel in tsipras -- and tsipras this is about how much do i trust you. dr. schmieding: that is the gist of the meeting monday. germany would like to find out whether greece is serious with its recent nonmove or whether greece is ready to get back to where it was before the election. namely, largely complying with obligations to creditors. if the new government, mr. tsipras, gives spurlin and ms. merkel the impression that they will but in large do what they have to do, do what they promised do what they have

it has been desired by jean-claude juncker to have the capital markets union. it should play to the benefits of london. guy: some argue london would be one of the main beneficiaries. is that going to be a force with -- which detracts in continental minds for making this happen? sir bischoff: i think europe is going to be the beneficiary. small and medium-sized companies. the secondary effect will be an advantage to london. guy: why is it a better way of doing it? sir bischoff: it is more certain. capital markets supply money on a longer-term basis than banks. they supply usually on the basis of a fixed rate, which is useful. there are certain disciplines involved. some capital markets' instruments will need to be rated by rating agencies which exert a certain amount of discipline. you want to have a mix you do not want to rely on one channel of finance,' banking. guy: you talked about rating agencies and structures necessary to be created or enhanced if we were to go down this road. the europeans felt burned by the financial crisis. they felt burdened by words

i speak to president jean-claude juncker and president tusk in brussels about this. we referred to immigration and the issues that affect us. i commended president obama on his executive action. we are aware that this is going through the courts. waivers and e-3 visas and all that are part of the process. i would hope that political leadership here in washington, the most powerful nation on earth, will deal with this problem. it can only be dealt with by having courage and leadership to actually make it happen. i referred to one of the recipients of the scientific medal which iowa did yesterday herself the descendents of immigrants. he came one of the best known astrophysicists in the world. that kind of contribution from immigration to get hope that that can move through the system. and that the decisiveness of president obama can bear fruit. particularly the -- the road to legitimacy is the opportunity to travel. there's a there is a court process in place now. we discussed the issue of the talks on nonproliferation, and the isis situation in the middle east in gen