natural gas prices of sky rocketed prompting b e u to recommend a series of support measures. natasha butler reports now from brussels. reducing taxes on energy bills and financial help for poor households. were among the recommendations laid out by europe, the energy commissioner to help member states shield consumers across the block from spiraling costs. our immediate priority is to protect europe's consumers, especially the most vulnerable 2nd, we have to make our entire system better prepared and more resilient. so that we don't have to face a similar situation in the future. natural gas prices have soared in europe in recent weeks, partly driven by a certain demand, as countries emerge from locked downs, natural gas accounts for a quarter of the european union's energy needs. the majority of that is imported into the block from countries including how jerry, a norway and qatar, but mainly russia. some say that the kremlin is fueling the price rise by failing to boost gas supplies in order to pressure the you to prove the controversial north stream to pipeline. at an energy conference i

we need to very clear actions. natasha butler has more on the summit from brussels. you leaders are absolutely furious with the situation. they said is unacceptable. at least 10 countries are suggesting that the you fund the building of a fence along the border. that is, of course, seen as very controversial or by others. others are calling for sanctions, particularly against bella versus natural national carrier, but below, via they are also saying that they need to make it more difficult for the airline to be able to lease planes from countries within the you. there are other voices, though, are also calling for a closer look at what poland lithuanian latvia are actually doing. when my grants managed to cross into their countries of the battle. the prime minister of luxembourg says that the situation on those borders is terrible, migrants living in a humane in humane conditions. poland already been under some criticism for its treatment of migrants on that border. and it was just on thursday that a syrian a man died on the bell, russian polish a board. he is the 8t

it's an international standing. natasha butler. i'll just 0 brideau sirvina. ah, to breaking news now and at least 15 people have been killed after an earthquake struck southern pakistan. the details are limited at the moment, but what we do know is the quake was a magnitude of $5.00 and was centered east of quitter, or bringing more details when they come to hand in bullet hymns later on. turkish and as a by johnny forces have conducted joint military do drills near the border with iran. the 2 countries expand, expanded their defense ties after last he is war against our mania in the disputed know corner caraballo region. this dro comes after relations worse and between back who and t a run over around support of our mania and as a by john's relations with israel. iran held a military exercise along its border with as a by john at last friday. eruption of the volcano on the spanish island of la paloma has intensified. it's already prompted the evacuation of 6000 people and destroyed merely a 1000 times. jonah howl reports from the pa my in the canary. it's al

with the onset of winter pressure is mounting to find solutions . natasha butler, i'll just sarah brussels. amid the ongoing power crisis, the international energy agency says in his light is report. switching to clean energy sources is urgent to ensure stable supplies. it warns progress on this front is far too slow, and governments must triple they spending the world is 60 percent short of its target to cut emissions to net 0 by 2015. that's what's needed to limit global warming. to 1.5 degrades the i. e a says the use of fossil fuels like coal and oil is increasing. fatter. b roll is the executive director of the international energy agency. he says it's incredibly important for governments to make strong commitments at these upcoming climate summit in glasgow. we have only a few days until the climate summit, verge climate summit in glasgow, and in, in the u. k. a. there is a bit of confusion that some tried to portray this current at high energy prices. is the 1st crisis of clean energy transition. and this is inaccurate and to affair, this has nothing to do with decrease energy. it i

but after so many discussions, the you has yet to come up with a coherent migration plan. natasha butler al jazeera, brussels, still a head on out his era, millions a force from their homes as climate change, fields, hunger and conflict in africa, the hell region. and fighting to protect the family, alters the critically endangered species, is found an unexpected home in george's county. ah, it's another beautiful sunny day at 35000 feet. the weather sponsored by cutter airways voted world's best air line of 2021. well, the season seemed to have changed out throughout the ravine peninsula and up 3 rock on the letter. i was tempted back down to where they should be. there's nothing much in the sky apart from hays which is picked up as light dustin, things like that shamal wind is blowing down towards to her. now it's got to weaken during saturday, disappear for sunday, with temperatures now staying where the average says they should be both by day and, but the low thirty's or the high twenty's. typically, there is some active weather raster in northern pakistan. and the far north of afgha

but as natasha butler reports from bordeaux, there are concerns that a delay could push countries to other international plays. arriving for the summit and produce levina, the head of the commission sought to reassure west and bo can lead us about their possible future membership of the block. we want to send a very clear message, and that message is that the western vulcan belong to the european union. we want them in the european union. we are one european family, but the leaders of albania, bulls, near montenegro, north macedonia, serbia, and course they are increasingly frustrated with the you thomas's. they say they want more progress on membership talks that have stalled in recent years. we are hopeful that the summit will make you stay faithful to its essence and that is enlargement. during the meeting, you leaders acknowledge that western balkan countries had made some reforms, but they said there was still work to be done on the rule of law, corruption and major freedom. ongoing rivalries in the region are also impeding progress. historic tensions between cost of own serbia

for example, in the sa hell natasha butler in slovenia. thank you very much for that. natasha. a british envoys, the 1st official from europe to meet with a taliban in kabul since their takeover of afghanistan. salmon gas, the u. k. special representative for afghanistan. how talks with tommy bandage, deputy prime minister pamela bar, a u k. guffman spokesman says c envoy, discuss how brittan could help of janice, santa dressy manager in crisis, and raised the treatment of minorities and women. stephanie deca as more from campbell on what this meeting needs. it's certainly in line with what we've been hearing from particularly the british foreign secretary dominic robin. he was in carter in doha, just a couple of weeks ago saying that they weren't going to recognize the taliban yet, but that dialogue was important. and i think this is what we're seeing now. certainly it is a significant visit. there is a dialogue. there is an open line of communication and i think this is what the international community is doing. it's using this fact of international recognition of the taliban

live to al jazeera natasha butler, who's at the european commission in brussels forest. natasha. tell us more about the recommendations. the e energy commission is making to member of state on how to cope with his energy crisis. yes, you heard from kataria simpson there the i'm you, the, a europe, sir. energy commissioner laying out that list of recommendations for member states or who want to try and shield consumers from those rising costs. bills will be going up. are they worn? and of course we are heading into winter here in europe. so there is a lot of concern about how people are gonna be able to keep their homes, for example. now some of the recommendations of from the commission were things like reducing tax on energy bills or helping poor households with financial aid to checks of vouchers that kind of thing. anything that can help people, whether the storm, if you like, in some cases, i said simpson, or the bills should be frozen altogether for the most vulnerable people. i in the block. now, across europe, governments have been trying to decide what to do to try and sh

let's go to natasha butler who's alive for us at the summit in brussels. hello, they natasha. what are some of the key takeaways from the to day event? well, you leaders are still deep in discussions. they have been mainly talking about migrations day the focus very much on better versus frustration, grows in the block or with the actions of minsk away. i have heard for me, you lead is accusing the government of prisons. alexander look hanker of a human trafficking, a ring all weapon ising migration. minsk is basically accuse of flying of people from 3rd countries, mostly in the middle east to better us. and then helping them get across the border into the european union via poland, lithuania, or lakia. thousands of people are believed to have crossed in the past few months. that is something that is deeply unacceptable to the european union or what leaders will discuss our possibly sanctions. you have 10 countries who are saying that they would like the he, you to fund a wall along that border in order to try and keep will keep people at that scene. of course, by others is a

dollars of investment in the next decade, which is says could create $26000000.00 jobs as bringing natasha butler joyce. this lie from brussels. you at the european commission in brussels, natasha, or the rising energy prices, of course, very much a concern in europe right now. and the commission is you to make recommendations to members face to cope on how to cope with the energy crisis. what can we expect? yes, we're waiting to hear from at the energy commissioner here i had the european union headquarters. she is expected to outline some a recommendations guidelines for member states on how to cope with this energy crisis. things are like a tax cuts on energy bills, all financial support, and the help energy checks for poor households across the block. now some of those tools and systems are already in place in some countries, for example, in france, where energy bills have been frozen to try and help consumers. because we are going to be heading into the winter here in europe or those energy bills are expected to get higher. people of course, very worried indeed on how they're going to get th

in retaliation for european sanctions on the government of alexander lucas shanker. lived in natasha butler. she is joining us from brussels, so that summit is wrapping up soon. natasha. what more can you tell us about the focus on, on the 2nd day? yes, focus very much on migration with several you leader said you don't. holding back in that criticism over belive rowse and the government of alexander lucas shanker. being accused by psalm of running a human trafficking ring by enabling people to cross the border with poland, lithuanian latvia from paris into the european union, and actually flying people from countries mainly in the middle east, into mints, and then pushing them on across those borders. well, the latter lithuanian president is basic he said that been a vs weaponized migration. the see the hybrid to tech of belarus regime, which has continued, which is becoming more and more aggressive receive is of her salvation efforts v c a prior try. soft bar ocean regime to find new connections, new destinations from middle east, east countries. so the number of potential migrants which

as soon as a retaliation against european sanctions imposed on the belly russian government. natasha butler as at that summer joining us from brussel. so tell us more about what's expected to be discussed, natasha. yes. see you leaders turning their attention to migration and really focusing on beller road. in fact, we heard from this way new lead a short while ago, who accused the government all present. alexandra le cushing co weaponized migration. on thursday, on her arrival, the german chancellor angler merkel said the lucas inc. i was effectively running a human trafficking systems, a very strong words from a some you leaders who accused minsk of enabling a illegal migrants to cross from belarus. into the e. u over the a borders with poland and with lithuania at times even flying them into minced form 3rd countries and helping them to reach the border will that is infuriated many you need as a whole group of them at least 10 say that they would perhaps like the you to offer them money to salt, building a fence, a crawl along that border, but that is seen by others as an extremely contr

president has now joined european leaders for dinner in slovenia, before the western bo can summit. natasha butler is therefore swear to somebody's taking place in slovenia. we've just heard from the president of the council, natasha. what did he have to say? yes, sha michelle, the presence of the a you council? i spoke as he arrived here brideau in slovenia for this a dinner with other you leaders, nash? michelle said, oh, that's the main top talking point during this a dinner would be the use international position in light. he said of recent events . he said, look, we've all been looking at what's been happening in afghanistan, the growing influence of china, particularly in the inter pacific. and then of course, the fall out of the orchestra. michelle said it has become very clear to you leaders that they need to do more to strengthen their defense capabilities. and he also said that, in fact a you leaders would be discussing a possible future summit next year in which a you countries could come together and talk about joint defense. and the french president, natasha joining the summit after h

the issue has dominated talks on the final day of a lead summit in brussels. natasha butler reports as frustration with bella. ross grows and the blog. some your opinion leaders did not hold back on the last day of a summit in brussels. they accused president alexander lucas jenko of running a human trafficking ring and weapon ising migration. by helping people to cross illegally into neighboring countries to be see the harbor, to attack, or of belarus regime, which has continued. which is becoming more and more aggressive. receive ease of hustled basin efforts, vi c, a prior try. soft bar ocean regime to find new connections. new destinations. the u says the minsk is flying people mainly from the middle east into bearers, and helping them to cross the border into the block by a poland, lithuania and latvia. what are you in luxembourg prime minister called on leaders to respect people's rights? a day after an 8th person died on the border. what conditions for migrants are grim for some countries want to build a board offense? but after the meeting, you leaders agree to strengthen borde

crackdown on descent in belarus that's led to thousands of people being detained since last year. natasha butler has more from brussels as frustration with bell royce grows in the block. some european leaders did not hold back on the last day of a summit in brussels. they accused president alexander lucas jenko of running a human trafficking ring and weapon ising migration. by helping people to cross and legally into neighboring countries, to be see the hybrid to attack her of belarus regime, which has continued, which is becoming more and more aggressive receive is of her salvation efforts. the c a prior try, soft bar ocean regime to find new connections, new destinations. the u says uminski is flying people mainly from the middle east into bearers, and helping them to cross the border into the block via poland, lithuania and latvia. what are your luxemburg prime minister called on lead us to respect people's rights a day after an 8th person died on the border, where conditions for migrants are greenberg. some countries want to build a board offense for after the meeting. you leaders agree to s

with the onset of winter pressure is mounting to find solutions . natasha butler al jazeera brussels. there are a phase that the united kingdom might start running out of food because of a long jam of shipping containers on the country's largest commercial port. phoenix dough in england handles about 36 percent of the countries and ports, but there aren't enough lori drivers to transport the goods. and some companies are having to move shipments to other ports. the u. k. economy is struggling as supplies of food and fuel are running low and supply challenges in the u. s. where the government is stepping up efforts to fix issues with the global supply chain, which have led to many items running low and higher prices. the slow down in the struggling economy is being blamed on cuts in factory output and bottleneck supports kimberly hawk. it has a report from washington, dc. each year, almost half of all us imports arrived here at the port of los angeles. but right now, dozens of ships are stuck off the coast, waiting to dock and unload. that backlog has led to a shortage of goods and hig

next week with the onset of winter pressure is mounting to find solutions . natasha butler, i'll just sarah brussels. the push for green energy is still a contentious one. meanwhile, in bulgarian hundreds of coal miners of march through the capital, sofia, demanding job security. they're angry over the use vow to close mines and coal fired plants over the can decades. oh, guerria is the poorest country in the you and workers say tens of thousands of jobs are at risk. they say the use timeframe for hosing the mines is too short and i'm calling for the government support. well, it's not just energy shortages that many countries are grappling with as they emerged from the pandemic. the u. s. government is stepping up efforts to fix global supply chain issues which have led to shortages of many goods and higher prices. reduced factory output over the past 18 months and shipping log germs are being blamed. half a 1000000 containers are currently stuck on cargo ships, waiting to be offloaded at the club. the ports of los angeles and long beach, u. s. president joe biden says his administrat

but after so many discussions, b e u has yet to come up with a coherent migration plan. natasha butler al jazeera brussels. moldova is declared a state of emergency over guess shortages. it's an effort to secure cheaper natural gas deals after a price hike as usual supply at russia last week, albania, also put in a place, an emergency plan to deal with the energy crisis. prices of surged almost 600 percent across europe because it fears that current storage levels will be insufficient for winter ukrainian present. val of lot america, la zalinski, is accusing moscow of orchestrating europe's energy crisis, is urging brussels to work with kia against what he calls russia's gas aggression. russia says it suppliers of fulfilling obligations under existing contracts, and that it has to fill its own reserves ahead of winter. so headed out 0, millions of force from their homes as climate change. fuels hung that conflict in africa, the hell region, and fighting to protect a family of waters. the critically endangered species is fun expected home in georgia's capital. ah, it's another beautiful

but after so many discussions, b e u has yet to come up with a coherent migration plan. natasha butler, i'll just sarah brussels. stella had on al jazeera population and poverty increasing. we look at what's causing anger and asked what he knew back a moment. ah, the autumn is famous or infamous for stormy weather, with winds ripping the leaves off trees and make it looked like winter. well, yeah, that's true. it's been very windy in northern europe in the last couple days and we're with the next couple of days. i suspect, but the wind is not supposed to rip the trees out of the ground, as it did in germany, not just the north coast, but further in lands, robert, berlin, and frankfort, sending these picks. now the wind is going to be lighter during saturday. germany is still strong enough, crossed the baltic states for a gale warning, and yes, we could have the same damage. but then as everything is traversing from west to east, this will also change. and we started drawing a southerly breeze, which means we're was a london up to about 14 degrees stock himself derives from its forgerie

natural gas have skyrocketed that you says people are going to need support as winter approaches. natasha butler has moved from brussels, reducing taxes on energy bills and financial help for poor households. were among the recommendations laid out by europe energy commissioner to help member states shield consumers across the block from spiraling costs. our immediate priorities to protect europe's consumers, especially the most vulnerable 2nd, we have to make our interests them.

natasha butler, al jazeera. host: the push for green energy is a contentious one.bulgaria, hundreds of coal miners have marched through the capital demanding job security. they are angry over the vow to close minds at coal-fired pants over the covming decades. bulgaria is the poorest country in the eu. they say the eu's timeframe is too short and are calling for the government's support. it is not just energy shortages that many countries are grappling with as they emerge from the pandemic. the u.s. government is stepping up efforts to fix global supply chain issues, which have led to shortages of many goods and higher prices. reduced factory output and shipping logjams are being blamed. half a million containers are stuck on cargo ships waiting to be offloaded in los angeles and long beach. president joe biden says his administration is working with companies to try to alleviate the bottlenecks. some ports will start operating 24 hours a day. this is a commitment to going to 24/7 this is a big step to moving goods through our supply chain. now we need the rest of

here is natasha. butler has more from brussels use energy commissioner laying out was she called a to bulk a number of recommendations and suggestions for me and the faith on how to try and cope with the energy crisis. now, amongst the suggestions with things like reducing tax on energy bills, helping poor households with things like vouchers, financial assistance, helping companies and businesses. and it was important. she said that no one was cut off from the energy supply as we had into winter because we are heading into winter here in europe. of course, people are very concerned about their energy bills going up because those natural gas prices have been soaring in recent weeks. and governments are very concerned about what they can do now. countries. simpson said that that you, you wasn't rolling out some wide measures because she said that it was important that each member state effectively put in place his own plan because he said the energy makes in each country is very different. the needs in each c

undocumented people crosses borders. lithuanian president has called for a new migration packed. natasha butler is in brussels and has the latest was several you leaders are absolutely furious with the situation. they said is unacceptable. at least 10 countries all suggesting that the you fund the building of a fence along the border. that is, of course, seen is very controversial or by others. others are calling for sanctions, particularly against belo versus natural national carrier, but below, via they are also saying that they need to make it more difficult for the airline to be able to lease planes from countries within the e. u. there are other voices, though, are also calling for a closer look at what poland lithuanian latvia are actually doing. when my grants managed to cross into their countries. the u. n. is blaming south sedans, worst floods in 60 years on climate change. for some areas, it is the 3rd straight year of extreme flooding, endangering livelihoods in the world's youngest nation. the un refugee agency says 700000 people have been affected. a you and plane carrying aide for

that actually butler is covering the for us in brussels. hello, natasha. it's not just the energy crisis and poland, it's likely to dominate the agenda. what else late is likely to discuss? what is actually mainly the energy crisis component which will be dominating the agenda even though leaders will be discussing other issues like migration and covet 19, but as late as arrived here for the summer's in brussels. many of them, of course, focusing very much on poland because you leaders are divided over how exactly to deal with walsall. some want to tough response. others want more dialogue, now a tensions between more so and the you've been simmering for some time. poland is an e u member state, but many the you accuse poland of the government that of eroding rice, particularly writing the independence of the judiciary and things reached a boarding point recently. a when a top court in poland decided that polish law could take precedence over e u law in some areas. well, in the woods of the european union's commissioners, lavonne de lane that was challengi

i, scranton, natasha butler in brussels in natasha. poland wasn't supposed to be on the agenda, but the desert, discussing there's tension is between brussels and more. so what can we expect? yes sir, the rao with poland somewhere overshadowing the summit. we understand that you leaders are still dining together and have a started their discussions on potent away expect them to go on for some time. yet there is no doubt they are divided over how to deal with that war. so some won't have a strong response or from the you others the saying look what we need is to calm things down and we need more dialogue. but at tensions between the you and member state potent considering for some time the you often accuses poland of trying to road rights a road. the independence of the tradition. of course everything came to a head early this month. when a top polish court ruled that polish law could take precedence over youlowa, that for you officials is simply unacceptable because it threatens the very foundations of founding principles of the blog. every member state must assign up to the e, you rule

next week with the onset of winter pressure is mounting to find solutions . natasha butler. i'll just sarah brussels. and i'm here to bow and arrow to kill 5 people and interest several others in norway. it happened in the town of coast back south west of the capital. all slow, a suspect has been arrested. police are investigating whether it was an act of terrorism, easy or be, as military said to be increasing air and grand attacks and armed fighters and the northern to guy region. a spokesman for the tech guy and forces says that have been many casualties as the fight government troops on several fronts. battles are also taking place in the neighboring regions of am harder and the far if you appears government isn't commenting on the new offensive than our fears that the u. k. might start wanting out of food because of a log jam of shipping containers at the country's largest commercial port. filling store in england handles about 36 percent of the countries imports. but there aren't enough lot drivers to transport the goods and some companies are having to move shipments

balkans and cope with nice recovery. willis, afghanistan, china, and european energy prices. natasha butler has the latest from buddha. mistakes western balkans. countries want to join the european union, but in recent years and negotiations over accession is pretty much stalled, if not ground to a complete halt and basses left. of course, those western bulk leaders feeling i rather frustrated, certainly disappointed and what they want from this. some aids are, is some real progress. they want action not just promises we did here. they promise is from the you commission, head list live on the line when she arrived. he did say look, or she was here to assure western balkan nations that the you does want them inside the block. u. s. coast guard says 10 hours passed before damage pipeline was investigated after oil seats into california waters is trying to determine if a rupture that spilled 570000 liters of oil was caused by ships anchor. facebook ceo, mac bark is arguing his company's research has been taken out of context. that's after whistleblower testified to the u. s. congress. same the

discuss wider issues including afghanistan, china, and european energy prices, and let speak to natasha butler who's in burn joints of snow. natasha. another big focus of today. summit is the western balkans membership of the e u. we like to see any progress on that front. oh, well that is the, the main topic of discussion, st. brideau. as lavinia enlargement western balkan countries want to become part of the e u in the future. but in recent years, negotiations of pretty much ground to a halt. now that has left the leaders of those western balkan countries feeling certainly frustrated a little bit disillusioned. what they want to see here, they say, is real progress in some actions, not just promises and promises we certainly had. and we've heard the a european commission. i had a to have on the line when she arrived here for this summit. she said that of course the western falcons must become part of the e u. in the future. she said that is still very much supported in the blog. but as i said, there is that sense of very little a progress being made on the half the western balkans. from the

so it means that our rules already allow and in fact encourage the member states take action. natasha butler joins us live now from brussels. natasha. so the e u energy commission has made recommendations to member states on how to cope with the energy crisis. what have we heard guess country simpson or the or he use energy commissioner laying out what she called a toolbox. so a number of recommendations and suggestions for member states on how to try to cope with the energy crisis. now, amongst the suggestions were things like a reducing tax on energy bills, helping poor households with things like a vouchers, financial assistance, helping companies and businesses. and it was important. she said that no one was cut off from their energy supply as we had into winter because we are heading into winter here in europe. or, of course, people are very concerned about their energy bills going up because those natural gas prices have been soaring in recent weeks. and governments are very concerned about what they can do. now. country simpson said that the you wasn't rolling out some e wide measures

and natasha butler is in brussels for us. hello then, natasha. tell us more about this polish court ruling which will likely dominate discussions well, you leaders all divided over how to deal with war. so some are calling for a tough response. others are saying what is needed is dialogue. now poland is a member state, but it has been at loggerheads with a you for some time. now, many of the you accuse poland of government fair of eroding lot rights, particularly the independence of the judiciary in things really reached a boiling point. early of this month, when a top of polish court ruled, the polish law could take precedence over you law in some areas. now, out for the head of the european union's commission isn't of on the line. she said that was challenging the very foundations of the you because each member state must abide by the use a rule of law. so this is sparkle to talk over whether or not poland could be heading a full, a so called poll exit, trying to break away a form of the you. now some of you leaders are saying what is needed is

regret that after so many discussions, the e u has yet to come up with a coherent migration plan. natasha butler al jazeera brussels rush as being blamed after moldova declared a state of emergency of a gas shortages and moved back by parliament means the country can now source cheap a gas from other suppliers. it's been unable to agree a deal with the russian state and gas from gas prom after raise prices last week, albania, also put in place in emergency plan to deal with europe's energy crisis. prices of surged almost 600 percent across europe because of fears that current low storage levels will be insufficient for winter. well, in other developments, at least 16 people have died in an exposure and fire a gun powder and chemicals plant in russia. this happened in the town of less noisy in the south west of the country. disaster wiped out almost the entire team of 17 workers who were on shift at the time. one man was taken to hospital with serious burns. the exact cause isn't clear, but the fire is thought to have started in a workshop or violence is broken out at a march in pakistan by thous

while let speak to our correspond, natasha butler. she's in brother. she joined us from there now and natasha. can you talk us through the agenda today? do we expect anything concrete to come out of this meeting or the real focus. so this summit is on enlargement and at the moment, leaders for me, you and the 6 western balkan countries are locked in talk some discussions and negotiations. now what the leaders of the western balkans wanted to become part of the european union. but in recent years or the expression process a seems to have well not any stall, but pretty much round to a whole to math lesson, feeling somewhat disillusioned and frustrated. they say that they what they want for miss summit is real progress that they will move forward towards a full membership. now i believe you for its part is saying that it's going to send a very clear message in this summit to the western balkans that they are indeed one day are going to be part of the you. but we don't have any time frame for that or but the head of the commission as levant delay and she sa

my a correspondent, natasha butler is at that meeting and bird own. she joins us from there now. natasha. we know that e leaders have been addressing the energy crisis during. that's the venus on that. what have they said? yes, sir. you leaders heron sirvina, or to mainly talk about her enlargements and the western balkans spots. of course they did take time out to speak about the energy crisis in europe. as natural gas prices have been soaring, consumers can expect their bills to go up, particularly a, with the winter months here in europe arriving soon. now, you lead as though are divided on the approach to take. we have countries like france and spain, who believe that there should be bold action. they believe that the commission should help you governments to try whether the storm, if you like, perhaps with subsidies or a being popped up a financially. on the other hand, you have countries who wanted more, a cautious approach, wait and see said, are the dutch prime minister mark router along netherlands, along with germany. believe that perhaps in

after so many discussions, the e u has yet to come up with a to here and the migration plan. natasha butler, al jazeera, brussels brochures being claimed, optimal dover declared states. the emergency of a gas shortage is the move backed by parliament means the country can now source cheap. a gas from other suppliers been unable to agree a deal with the russian state on gas on gas problem after raised prices last week, albania also put in place an emergency plan to deal with europe sanitary crisis. prices of surged almost 600 percent across europe because of fears that current low storage levels will be insufficient for winter. well, in other developments, at least 16 people have died in an explosion and fire to gunpowder and chemicals plant in russia. this happened in the town of las noise in the south west of the country. the disaster wiped out almost the entire team of 17 workers who were on shift at the time. one man was taken to hospital with various burns, the exact cause is clear. the fire is thought to have started in a workshop. and then another day has brought new records in russia

you law only applies in specific areas. natasha butler has more from brussels, where talks of wrapped up for the knife. well, it doesn't seem that it's been resolved and if it has, we're certainly not being told about it because you leaders have wrapped up a business of for the day. this was the 1st a day of a 2 day summit and it was day dominated by this route between member state, poland and the you know, that you has accused poland repeatedly in the past of eroding rights. and the independence of the judiciary. things really came to a hand head earlier this month when a top polish court ruled that a polish law could take precedence over you law in some areas. now that was seen as absolute explosive in e. u circles rocking the foundations of the you because all member states must abide by e. you law. well lead us here. we're very vocal in the criticism of poland all except for hungry polish ally, the lead of the havoc to all been praising a poland stand. nevertheless, yachts of divisions on one side you have some leaders say what is needed is a tough punitive measures against poll a

on the current circumstances, we need to very clear actions. natasha butler is covering the summit in that brussels and joins us alive. nat now hello, there is actually what will, can you tell us about the focus on the 2nd day of the summit or focus very much on migration and, but of course you heard the lithuanian of prison, they accusing better worse of weapon ising migration. we had pretty much the same sentiments from other you leaders, including the german chancellor, who said that the government all present. alexander lucas shanker, is effectively running a human trafficking system. now what are some you leaders accused minsk of doing is flying in people from a 3rd countries, mostly in the middle east, into minced the bell, russian capital, and then of fondling them up to the border with poland. and this is raina and effectively letting them cross over into the european union. will you lead a site? this is utterly unacceptable. a whole group of them at least 10 have said that they want you to possibly fund a fence along that border. but that is a very, a controversial measure in

to recommend a series of support measures natasha butler reports now from brussels. reducing taxes on energy bills and financial help for poor households. were among the recommendations laid out by europe's energy commissioner to help member states shield consumers across the blue.

threatened after poland constitutional court or that you law only applies and specific areas. natasha butler has more from brussels discussions are dominated by of the crisis between the european union and poland. tensions between the 2 of been a simmering for while poland is a member state a bought the u many b, you have accused of warsaw all for the government, very rerouting rights in recent months, particularly eroding the independence of the judiciary. now you leaders are divided as to the approach to take some want of a tough star and doing things like a withdrawal withholding you financial support for poland, others a saying what is needed is more dialogue. so you leaders will be locked deep in discussion, but they will also be talking about the energy crisis because in recent weeks, in europe, natural gas prices of so that means our consumers bills are being pushed up. what european leaders all i saying is that they need to becomes more self reliant when it comes to energy. the need to stop depending so much on these fluctuations in the market, on imports from other countries. and wa

so it means that our rules already allow and in fact encourage the member states take action. natasha butler has more now from brussel. your energy commissioner laying out that list of recommendations for meant the states who want to try and healed consumers from those rising cost bills will be going up . they warn, and of course we are heading into winter here in europe. so there is a lot of concern about how people are going to be able to see their homes. for example. now some of the recommendations from the commission with things like reducing tax on energy bills or helping poor households with financial aid to checks vouchers, card thing, anything that can help people, whether the storm, if you like, in some cases i said simpson, the bill should be frozen altogether for the most vulnerable people in the block. now across europe, governments have been trying to decide what to do to try and shield their own populations from the energy crisis. we've seen, for example, in countries like france and italy, they are considering these tax cuts already or the energy bills in france is already bee