A change of power in great britain. And they were also some changes in other countries like italy or sweden. But i would argue that the change of leadership happened without a change of policies. What, how long do you think it will take before actual changes, some sort of connection to reality happens . Well, it depends on how dedicated the people who are pushing these changes are. I saw the demonstrations signs from paris and rome in the last couple of days with signs saying out of the you, out of nato. Thats a shift. And i dont think the government should have been elected, are ready to leave the European Union or nato. But the people are, the people are being told you have to freeze for the sake of nato. And i dont think thats a good selling point in germany or anywhere. How can i ask you something . And maybe thats my certificate to radical and heritage posing this question. But i think people in the west invest too much in the power of protests, you know, taking to this treat, to
And tested relationship laid the groundwork for peace and prosperity to europe over the last 50 years. What awaits the continent now that these connections are being purposefully severed at americas bidding . Well, to discuss it, im now joined by harley slang or Vice President of the schuler institute. Mr. Shlang, or its great to talk to you. Thank you very much for your time. Well, thank you very much for your invitation. Now let us start with the practical things. I know that the germans used to be known for that practicality on attention to business. And the other day german chancellor of schultz remarked that one of the i guess sailor linings on the current confrontation between russia and the west and ukraine is the fact that germany is on track of being fully liberated from its dependence on russia. Energy sources is that full free them as far as you are concerned, theyre just trading. One dependence for another was now have the freedom to freeze the freedom to not have food. The
Demonstrations signs from paris and rome in the last couple of days with signs saying out of the you, out of nato. Thats a shift. No, i dont think the government should have been elected are ready to leave the European Union or nato. But the people are, the people are being told you have to freeze for the sake of nato. And i dont think thats a good selling point in germany or anywhere. Can i ask you something and maybe thats my sort of erotica heritage posing this question. But i think people in the west invest too much in the power of protests, you know, taking to the streets, to change policy. And historically, if we are objective, you know, there have been massive protest against the war in iraq. Many millions of people took to the streets and across several continents, but that changed nothing. And right now were seeing, as you say, in many products in many european capitals, but its really effective in terms of changing the, the main course of policies that the leads have chosen a
Talk to you. Thank you very much for your time. Well, thank you very much for your invitation. Now let us start with the practical things. I know that the germans used to be known for that practicality and attention to business and the other day german chancellor. All of shoulds remarked that one of the, i guess Silver Linings of the current confrontation between russia and the west in ukraine is the fact that germany is on track well being fully liberated from its dependence on Russias Energy sources. Is that full freedom as far as youre concerned . Theyre just trading one dependence for another . Well, you know, has the freedom, the frees the freedom to not have food. The current government in germany is a disaster. And its trying to use the situation thats outside of its control to carry out a transition, which i think is a foolish transition of we at the show or institute. Think that the idea of a 0 net carbon world doesnt function and whats needed is new technologies and whats nee
Good morning. Schatzker, Stephanie Ruhle is on assignment. She will be back on monday. We will begin with the newsfeed, the top business stories from around the world. Has few if any surprises. The u. S. Economy added 270,000 erasemore than enough to the desecrated by the financial crisis. Thanca now has more jobs prerecession. And limit remained steady at 6. 3 . Talksf america it is in with the government over Mortgage Backed securities. That will be used for relief to homers relief for homeowners. Benjamin lost he wants heads to roll. An insider says he is pushing to have the banks chief operating officer and others dismissed. This has to do with companies dealing with countries who are sanctioned. Authorities are looking for a 10 billion fine. To bring sunshine to the shady world of High Frequency trading. Proprietary traders who use computers would have to register, and operators would have to open there black boxes to regulators. Now, terry geithner. Curious to see what the respon