Europe to europe. After welcoming so many refugees into the country, germany is sending a growing number of them back to their countries of origin. So on quadriga, the topic is, getting tough, merkels asylum uturn . Im joined by three seasoned observers and analysts, let me introduce them to you, beginning with allen posner, political commentator from a berlin daily he argues that welcoming migrants while punishing greeks and other southern europeans has helped deconstruct the european union. Lets hope , he says, its not too late to change course. Also with us, a political analyst from afghanistan who says deporting afghans may be ethically problematic because of the ongoing war in afghanistan but its the only way for an scre la merkel to fend off the challenge from germanys opulist right. Other arm welcome to our guest who says that germany is betraying its human rights principles. Allen, id like to give you the first question. Critics of Angela Merkel are saying that germany is becom
Deter war, and when called upon to fight in our name only do one thing win. Donald trump referenced his Budget Proposal on monday at a meeting of state governors. Officials say the Defense Budget will increase by 54 billion. To offset the hike, the Trump Administration will likely propose spending reductions across various departments and agencies. The u. S. Defense budget for the current fiscal year stands at about 550 billion. That includes extra spending for overseas antiterrorism operations. Trump will submit the plan to Congress Next month. Japan is considering a range of possibilities for joint Economic Activities on four russianheld islands claimed by japan. They include tourism and medical services. Japans Deputy Foreign minister and his russian counterpart will meet in tokyo next month for the first talks for starting the activities envisioned by the countrys leaders in december. Japanese officials plan to study the viability of aquaculture and seafood processing projects requ
Deter war, and when called upon to fight in our name only do one thing win. Donald trump referenced his Budget Proposal on monday at a meeting of state governors. Officials say the Defense Budget will increase by 54 billion. To offset the hike, the Trump Administration will likely propose spending reductions across various departments and agencies. The u. S. Defense budget for the current fiscal year stands at about 550 billion. That includes extra spending for overseas antiterrorism operations. Trump will submit the plan to Congress Next month. Japan is considering a range of possibilities for joint Economic Activities on four russianheld islands claimed by japan. They include tourism and medical services. Japans Deputy Foreign minister and his russian counterpart will meet in tokyo next month for the first talks for starting the activities envisioned by the countrys leaders in december. Japanese officials plan to study the viability of aquaculture and seafood processing projects requ
Hello and welcome to tuesday in parliament, the main news from westminster. There is a sombre mood in the commons as mps debate the prospect for a workable deal in Northern Ireland. The solution to the current impasse is crucial to the economic and social, as well as political, welfare, of the children of Northern Ireland. The Scottish Parliament voted in favour of a second referendum on independence. The first minister says brexit has changed everything. Much that we have come to take for granted over, certainly, most of my lifetime, the freedom just is one example to travel easily across europe is now up for negotiation, with outcomes that are at this point deeply uncertain. And Tobias Ellwood, who tried to save pc Keith Palmers life, responds to the many tributes hes received. Can i make it clear that i was one of many that stepped forward on that dark day and our thoughts and prayers remain with those families and friends of the victims, including our own pc keith palmer. But first
You would hear that, or never prepared to see Something Like that. Those kind of expressions, like, jesus, help us, those expressions. Everything covered with screaming and crying. He has mown down about three people on Westminster Bridge. American Tourists Kurt and Melissa Cochran with the first to be hit. Were the first to be hit. They were in london celebrating their 25th wedding anniversary. A second later, a cctv camera Filmed Masood continuing to career along the pavement at speed. Did you see the Car Hit Anybody . Yes, idid. The impact of masoods car hurled 29 year old Andreea Cristea into the river thames. The romanian architect was later rescued, but suffered serious head injuries. The car ploughed on, through the people on the bridge. I saw my first friend in front, he left out of the way. Then i saw this black shape coming towards me. I thought, thats a car. I felt sharp pain on my head. 18 year old politics student owen lambert had just left the House Of Commons after a tou