A must to secure the future of the European Union also coming up a militant attack in the commercial heart of Pakistan Government targets the Stock Exchange in the city of karachi at least 7 people of the killed including all 4 of the attackers and the vote for change that could change nothing russians are being urged to vote on constitutional amendments that could allow president clinton to rule for 2 more terms critics say its all a sham aimed at keeping pluton in power for a life. Time bring coffins good to have you with us we begin tonight with the future of europe after the pandemic that was the subject today is german chancellor Angela Merkel and french president emmanuel micron met here in berlin and it was their 1st face to face since the pandemic hit back in march the 2 worry or to show that they stand shoulder to shoulder on their multibillion euro plan that they say is crucial to guaranteeing the European Unions future. The greeting was distanced because of coronavirus but nonetheless it is not by chance that he. Is the 1st foreign leader to meet with chancellor merkel since the virus crisis began the pair spearheading a 500000000000 euro proposal for rebuilding europes economy off to the pandemic these are 2 leaders who want to Work Together and be the driving force for europe but. We understand that europe is not united nearly because germany and france agree but when germany and france disagree it does not look so good for unity in europe so perhaps we can find agreement on many questions and make a contribution and give a positive impulse to move things in the right direction for europes future. Even as germany prepares to take over the presidency of the e. U. On the 1st of july america is more central than ever to the future of the block the french president for his part wants to be seen to be injecting his own energy and ideas into the tandem he brought with him from paris a proposal for a new environmental levy and he spoke of how European Values have prevailed during the pandemic. Across europe there has been an open and transparent debate from the still not i think citizens should be aware of what that means in many other parts of the world some more severely affected by the virus than us is systems of both individuals and companies has not been as massive far from it and in many places the epidemic has been synonymous with the suspension of democratic life but not here in europe mccarthy. On the. Whole has been weakened by his partys poor results in local elections on sunday machall is handling of kobe it has been support even though the plan to transfer funds to struggling countries in Southern Europe is a huge huge turn which not only the party back but as they try to convince some reluctant e. U. Members that they have the right recipe for recovery france and germany want to make sure theyre pointing in the same direction and for now we want to get our Political Correspondent hons brought he is at the maze of powers just north of berlin where that meeting took place today good evening to you we know that the german chancellor she is asking for solidarity and support for this rescue fund but not every European Union member is on board seeing a possibility of finding a compromise here. Well we have to see that this was a proposal that machall and cole put into the world about 6 weeks ago and their proposal was that there would be 500000000000 euros that would be given to needy countries as budgetary assistance as grants in other words money thats pushed across the table towards them that was the reaction from the European Commission that was like the government of the European Union was to add a further 250000000000 euros to that in loans and the question is whether this is this is in fact should be grants or should be loans there are some countries in the European Union who feel that giving other countries money is not a way or the right way to do it all of this money should be in the form of loans it should be repaid over the years cohen says that today that budgetary direct assistance was the only way in fact to risk who countries that are in need at the moment and he said that he thought that within the next month or so some agreement could be phoned but in the end with likely to end up being some kind of compromise in the European Union nana probably some sort of mixture between learn funds and direct grounds. And what about Climate Change and creating a greener economy hans we know that was on the agenda today what are we expecting from germany as it is set to begin had the e. U. Presidency on the 1st of july. But in fact that was a subject that came up very came up very often in the press conference of the 2 leaders today its something that seems to be very central to their thinking both of them both of them obviously faced green policies at that in their countries of amount of just the sunday but im going to now go to is 5 facing a lot of pressure from the German Green Party so these issues are important to them at the center and we have to remember that the new commissioner of the new head of the European Union commission on it is the former German Defense minister and a very close associate of im going to marco whos also been pushing a green agenda for the European Union so there is a lot of interest a lot of political pressure on these issues not only in terms of finding a solution for the environment but also i think with some sort of political maneuvering in the background because of the domestic situation in the various countries you know we look at the calendar we know that france is also preparing to take over the e. U. Presidency a year and a half from now so how important will the german franco relationship be for europe in the coming to yours. We have to say that michael has only been president for 3 years hes a young man hes been pushing hard to make things go move to show that he is somebody who could put things into action but im very seasoned politician and hes very very reticent about moving too quickly on things so this kind of corporation has not been that successful in the past few years but now under the pressure from the corona crisis both sides have realized that movement is necessary and it is picking up momentum this french german cooperation. Brought at the maze a big palace just north of berlin on thank you. So heres some of the other stories now that are making headlines around the world the u. S. Supreme court has dealt a blow to entitle borsch an advocate striking down a Louisiana State law that salt to place restrictions on doctors who perform the procedure chief Justice John Roberts voted with his 4 more liberal colleagues in a ruling seen as a blow to the trumpet ministration the lockdown of the northwestern german district of low has been extended for another week the move follows an outbreak of the corona virus centered at a Meat Processing plant itself 1500. 00 people infected with the virus india has banned 59. 00 chinese mobile apps including popular talk and we chat citing National Security and privacy concerns the move comes just weeks after a border clash between the 2 neighbors which resulted in strained diplomatic relations pakistani authorities are battling to wipe out any group felt responsible for a deadly terror attack on kharaj these Stock Exchange earlier on monday police said at least 7 people were killed in the assault including the 4 attackers. The attack was filmed by an eyewitness from across the road a little bit earlier and. Another gunman was captured on closed circuit t. V. In the parking lot of corrupt you Stock Exchange. Pakistani Authorities Say the 4 gunmen attacked security guards with grenades but were killed before they were able to gain access to the Main Building where more than 1000 traders and staff were working. Id say what the people in this particular but today after 10 oclock in the morning gunshots echoed and there was a sound of an explosive just like firecrackers it was already just continued for about 20 minutes we locked ourselves inside our offices for safety reasons safety for the safety visa while all the people working inside the Stock Exchange remained unharmed at least 3 people 2 guards and a Police Officer were killed in the attack police found large supplies of ammunition explosives and food on the militants they say its possible the attackers had planned a long siege. 100 thank god a huge disaster could have occurred which has been averted but life is back to normal the markets are open theres no need for any concern but it is now our own Security Police enforcement and agencies together averted a huge casualty toll today. The assault was later claimed by the Baluchistan Liberation Army the Separatists Group has been responsible for a string of attacks at reason years demanding independence from pakistan for the resource rich baluchistan province. Russians are voting on constitutional amendments that could allow president Vladimir Putin to remain in power until the year 2036 voting has been staggered over the period of a week. Physical distancing restrictions at the polls but critics say the Public Information campaign to mobilize voters is anything but neutral. Takes a look at the message ahead of the book. For Accessible Health care for a strong stable russia for family values the flyers read these socalled volunteers for the constitution in the Moscow Region are working with russias Electoral Commission theyve been tasked by the author words to inform citizens about whats at stake in the vote including about an amendment that could keep president Vladimir Putin empower the volunteers insist their messaging is completely neutral and thats. Our job is to get people to the ballot box so that they can make whatever choice they want we want people to come and vote for them to know that their opinion makes a difference rather than thinking this vote has been a daughter decided enough down so why bother i personally think our country is on the right path and that path depends on our garrincha our leader so i think its important that one of the amendments could give an opportunity to the man who put our country back on its feet. Which in himself is absent from the information banners around moscow which simply present this as a vote on russias future. Across moscow theres official information about how and where to vote on many apartment buildings and some of the posters even seem to be encouraging people to vote for the constitutional amendments this poster for example reads the russian word for yes. The author already to putin himself have emphasized that the amendments will improve peoples lives by enshrining social guarantees in the constitution. If the constitutional amendments are passed they will set the bar much higher for the government demanding a more meaningful and effective social and Economic Policy and decisions to improve people. Life and prosperity. But activists from the no campaign argue the vote is all about keeping putin in power for life the campaign has united several opposition groups who say the system is skewed against them. The procedure isnt fair in the 1st place because putin who holds all the reins of power at his hands has essentially arranged a vote for himself we have no way of presenting our position on a federal level both in newspapers and on state television were not allowed to be present there thats a barrier we cant pass so we can only Campaign Online and on the streets. Even though they say the vote is just for show volunteers from the no Campaign Want to keep fighting against constitutional changes and for a future without. Sports news now former european champions hamburg suffered a shock defeat on the final day of matches in the german 2nd division the 51 home defeat to and ended a hamburg hopes of promotion back to the bundesliga 1st division it started badly after an own goal from. And it quickly got worse for one of germanys best supporting the heavy loss. To the playoff spot in division 2 instead and will face off against craving for a place in the bundesliga. Are condemned to a 3rd season in the 2nd division. That top story were following for you german chancellor Angela Merkel and french president. Held the talks today near berlin theyre trying to convince all the European Union members to back a 750000000000 euro coronavirus rescue. By the day. Combating the corona pandemic. Where does research stand. What are scientists learning. Background information and news. Hour carona update. Covert 19 special next on