Anna absolutely. Trade commissioner phil hogan forced to resign because he attended a golf event which had normal times would not be that controversial, but these are not normal times. It is being investigated as to whether it broke the covid rules in ireland. As a result, he was under pressure and had to defend himself. Commissionropean needs to find a new person to fill that very busy trade brief. But this sets a very interesting precedent. Will we see other commissioners held to that . Tom lets do an unseemly data check. I will focus quickly to get to hurricane laura. Futures negative eight and we watch the real yield which is 1. 06. It is a huge deal as we go to the powell speech. Anna . Anna my data check has European Equity markets waiting for the powells beach powell speech. We heard from rollsroyce a little bit earlier on and they reported a huge loss. This is the maker of aircraft engines. In the stock is down 7. 8 in london right now. They get paid by the hour for flying thes
Focusing on protecting our citizens. Giving them the health care that they need and aspiring as well to mitigating the impact on our economy as much as possible. At least to the extent that we manage this is best as we can doing the best we possibly can here this is something thats been confirmed by everyone involved answer germany. Is in a good team with the other Member States if you like before that we had a Video Conference between president adly one person. Boris johnson and myself where we discussed the situation in syria. I believe this was a very useful talk we looked at the humanitarian situation in libya and the options to offer a hear what germany has here mark spitz. 25 plus 1000000 euros for humanitarian aid this is money that we want to see turning into aid that reach people quickly we very much welcome a temporary cease fire and the turkish president talked was about the common patrols along this for transport. Infrastructure near it but we have also encouraged the polit
Heikal moscow about the 50000000 euro operation and this summers european football championship postponed you wait for announces the popular tournament will be held in june of 2821. Im burned off its good to have you with us we begin with the coronavirus and more borders being closed the European Union has started a 30 day ban on non the e. U. Citizens entering europe german chancellor Angela Merkel made the announcement after a series of video conferences with other e. U. Leaders today she says that europe will do whats necessary to protect the Publics Health and the publics. Thats if the law does feel and the 1st thing we agreed on was the commissions proposal regarding travel and lark restrictions will be placed on travel into the European Union from states not a not members of the European Free trade area or are not in the u. K. Nor him if the high north travel will be forbidden in all but the most exceptional circumstances this restriction will be valid for 30 days of guns. German
[inaudible conversations] good morning, everyone, welcome to csis, the center for strategic and international studies. Im delighted many of you are with us here in person and thank you for all of those joining us online for what i think will be a really interesting discussion. Were here to discuss a new Chatham House report. Chatham house, of course, is the famous think tank in the u. K. And here with me is giles to talk about the report. And its titled how to end russias war on ukraine, safeguarding europes future and the dangers of a false peace. Its written not just by kir, but many authors at Chatham House. Well discuss the potential for a peaceful settlement of this war. What are the promises and pitfalls that the report really outlines and what are some of the Lessons Learned in particular over the last eight years prior to the war where ukraine, in fact, and russia sat down at the peace table at the process to try to negotiate a settlement. Let me introduce our three panelists h
Going to our website and entering Manhattan Institute in the search bar. Were going to go live now to capitol hill as the House Rules Committee starts two days of hearings on earmarks. President trump has suggested that those earmarks be restored. They were taken away in february of 2011. To ensure that the government allocates taxpayer dollars responsibly and in light with the values and wishes of the American People. Over the years, the manner in which congress fulfills those duties has been the repeated topic of discussion, debate, and calls for reform. While most agree that the constitutional responsibility to determine how taxpayer money is spent lies with the legislative branch, we can also agree that abuse has been associated with the process. This has, understandably, fueled concern among tax paying citizens. As a result, earmarking became known a process known for its secrecy and selfinterested motivations. Despite efforts to reform the earmarking process, and increase transpa