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00:17Maiv Macmillan i to jest Europe Today
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00:28to zboczny, powodzie się zboczny,
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00:32To, jak o tym, aby odmawiać,
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00:35i zboczynienie się, ale w tym, że już w duci,
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00:40najbardziej i najważniejszym politycem,
00:42zbocząc na setę obiektu,
00:44na przykładzie przyjłanić Europejskiej,
00:46Manfred Weber.
00:47Ale w tym, że Trzeba Zboczny,
00:49zboczył się tajemny presję,
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05:08Politycies, że we did the Green Deal,
05:10że we are going forward,
05:11że Europe was the continent
05:13who made the Paris Agreement.
05:14Wiem, kiedy we had a global agreement
05:16na fightę against climate change,
05:18we made it possible.
05:19So Europe showed leadership.
05:21But your party has been tinkering away
05:22at the Green Deal,
05:23rolling back parts of the Green Deal.
05:25My party is Ursula von der Leyen party.
05:28My party is the party
05:29who did the Green Deal
05:30in the last mandate,
05:31and we fully support the Green Deal.
05:32It's our responsibility
05:34in today's world
05:35to deliver on these aspects.
05:37To what we are asking for is to be reasonable in the business aspect.
05:41That is what we are. We cannot kill our industry due to climate change.
05:44That is what we are asking for.
05:46So we need a common understanding to bring things in balance.
05:50That's always EPP approach.
05:51And now jeopardizing the debate of course is this conversation over air con,
05:55whether to invest in air conditioning.
05:56Where is your view here? Is it a necessity or a luxury?
06:00It's a necessity. No debate about this.
06:02You know, in former times it was no question at all that we need heating
06:06in the north of Europe because it's colder there.
06:08There's no question.
06:09And today, if climate change, if hotter temperatures are arriving,
06:13we need also air conditioning.
06:14So it's a question of practical needs and to invest there.
06:18Even though the scientists would argue that would go against the goals of the climate plan?
06:22I don't see it like this, you know, especially on air conditioning.
06:25We have the big advantage that if you also combine it with photovoltaics or with solar panels,
06:31then you can easily use the solar energy for air conditioning.
06:36So that's not in contradiction.
06:38We have that way towards green, sustainable energy production in Europe,
06:42to be not anymore depending on the street of our moves,
06:44to use all the other debate of the last weeks, that we are ready for the future.
06:48And then we can then we can challenge this.
06:51So you're clearly going against it.
06:52Trisa Ribeiro, do you have your air con on in your office today?
06:55I think so. I hope so.
06:56That it works, yes.
06:57Okay. Well, many, of course, Europeans do not because they can't afford it.
07:00But let's move from climate to migration.
07:02The Parliament has just approved a law on these very controversial return hubs.
07:06Should EU money be spent on these return hubs, Mr Weber?
07:10It must work.
07:11You know, in this moment of time, only 20% of the decisions that someone must leave the European Union
07:17is an illegal here.
07:18And not from a politician.
07:20It's from a judge.
07:21It's from an official service in the European Union.
07:25If someone is illegal, he has to leave the European Union.
07:28And only 20% are enforced in this moment.
07:30And who should pay for these return hubs?
07:32Well, the return hub is only one part of a big legislation.
07:36And just to remind everyone, we were fighting about this migration thing for more than 10 years in Europe.
07:41It created a lot of problems and also created a lot of right extreme parties.
07:46And now I am proud as European politician that I can tell people that we have now a solution, that
07:5125 member states agreed, that all center parties agreed.
07:54We do it together and we have an answer on this.
07:57We enforce it.
07:57And the main message is the state decides who is arriving and not the smugglers in the Mediterranean Sea.
08:02And which countries will these return hubs be in?
08:04Well, it's now up to the member states.
08:06So they have the chance.
08:07What's your preference?
08:08It's not up to us on the European level to decide about this.
08:11We have partners in Africa, in the Middle East where we can work with.
08:14But it's up now to the colleagues to coordinate and to find partners.
08:18And it's not a must, you know, if France and other countries are not using this option, then it's fine.
08:23But we have to enforce it.
08:24It must work.
08:25And you mentioned France.
08:26What about Spain, though?
08:27This week, of course, big news with Pedro Sánchez saying that one million people have applied for his program for
08:32undocumented migrants.
08:34He argues that without immigration, Spain would lose 19% of its GDP by 2050.
08:40Does he have a point?
08:41Well, Europe needs migration and legal migration.
08:44We need workers for our care system, for example.
08:48So that's obvious.
08:49So do you support his plan?
08:50The key question is who is invited to stay here.
08:53And if you legalize all illegals who are today in Spain, that's not the part of the persons and personalities
08:58we need.
08:59We need qualified people who can really contribute to our system.
09:03And that is not happening in Spain.
09:05These people, though, will contribute.
09:06By the way, if we speak about a number of above one million people, sorry, that's not normal migration.
09:13No, that's not normal migration when you have such a massive increase.
09:17But these people are already in the country working illegally.
09:19They're undocumented.
09:20So now if they become legal, they'll contribute.
09:22That's up to the authorities to assess this.
09:25Again, nothing against legal migration.
09:26But again, if you speak about one million in a few weeks to be legalized, that's not a normal, that's
09:32not a normal procedure.
09:33I hope that this is not a normal procedure.
09:35That's why I'm not in favor of this.
09:37And that has also impact to the others.
09:38So if Spain is doing it, they have the right of freedom of movement.
09:41They can go to France.
09:43They can go to Belgium.
09:43They can go to Poland.
09:46That's why it is an issue for all of us.
09:48And that's why I would expect that also leaders speak about these kind of massive one million people, massive legalization.
09:54That's an issue for Europe.
09:55Another big issue for Europe, China.
09:57We saw those very delicate talks this Monday night between Maris Sefcovic and his counterpart from commerce.
10:03They put October now as a deadline.
10:05Is this just to avoid confrontation with China?
10:07No, we have a totally fundamentally change of our approach to China.
10:11Stop naivety.
10:12We need a level playing field where we clarify that subsidies cannot be part of a free market economy perspective.
10:19And I'm also sure that we have to talk about the digital infrastructure of Europe,
10:22for example, the 6G infrastructure of tomorrow, though, if we invest in digital infrastructure, must be China free.
10:28So I think we have to be clear that the new world is arriving and China must understand this.
10:33And which team are you on here?
10:34Team Ursula von der Leyen or Team Friedrich Merz?
10:36They have completely different views vis-a-vis China.
10:38We also have Team Emmanuel Macron.
10:40We have different teams in Europe.
10:41I would ask for one team.
10:43and I'm on the side of Sefcovic in Europe to defend our European interests.
10:46Stop naivety.
10:48That's the main message.
10:49Continue to do business.
10:50No problem on this, but stop naivety.
10:52What if there's no deal, though, by October?
10:54Then we are entering into a phase of a conflict.
10:58And we have to be clear that European Union, we speak about 450 million consumers.
11:02We are strong.
11:03We are economically the world power of this world.
11:06And does conflict mean trade war, in your view?
11:08I don't ask for it. I don't look for a kind of conflict.
11:14But the Chinese must understand that the overcapacities, again, with solar panels,
11:18they did it already, to occupy the global market.
11:21And the same want to do on the electric vehicles, on the electric cars.
11:24And we cannot allow this.
11:26We are the continent of trading.
11:27We are the continent of free market.
11:29No question on this, but it must be fair and it must be level playing field.
11:33And just on that point, you mentioned trade.
11:34You finally have the trade deal over the line with the United States.
11:37But just last week, we heard that announcement that President Trump might introduce tariffs
11:41because of the digital taxes Europe's imposing on the Americans.
11:44What does that mean, then, for the deal that you supported?
11:47Well, I'm a man of transatlantic cooperation.
11:50I love to work together with the Americans.
11:52The current president is a special one.
11:54Everybody knows it.
11:54But we have now the deal.
11:56We have agreed on it.
11:57Europe delivered as we promised it.
11:59And the EPP party was the adult in the room.
12:01You know, others were playing on this.
12:02We always said from the very first moment on that our business needs certainty,
12:06needs stability now in the trade relationship with America.
12:09That's why it's good that we have it now.
12:11And if we continue the fight, then I should also say, let's stand up as Europeans and be proud again.
12:17450 million consumers means also for America that we are the biggest external market for them.
12:22So let's use this power.
12:23And if he makes good on these new tariffs, will you pull out of the deal, the Tunbir deal?
12:27We want to keep the deal.
12:29And I would advise us not to react on every tweet and every message from Donald Trump,
12:33because in every morning show, we speak about Trump and that is exactly what he wants to do.
12:38Do you think he's just bluffing?
12:39Let's talk about us.
12:40Let's talk about our strengths and our values, what we stand for.
12:43And especially on the trade issue.
12:45You know, we have now Australia.
12:46We have New Zealand.
12:46We have Mexico.
12:47We have Japan.
12:48We have Mercosur now in place, enforced.
12:50I'm happy.
12:51My party was always a party of free trade.
12:53And we believe that having with China and also with America more problems,
12:57we have to look for others who are rule-based, who love to work together,
13:00rule-based and value-based.
13:02And that's why there's a huge opportunity now for the biggest market in the world.
13:06And that is the European Union.
13:07And as you say, we need to focus on ourselves, focus on Europeans.
13:09What's the new mood now in Europe regarding the new Hungarian head of state, Peter Mayer?
13:14Well, I visited him two years ago when he entered into European politics,
13:20European Parliament.
13:20His teaser party first time was elected.
13:23In Hungary.
13:24And I invited him to join the EPP group in the European Parliament.
13:28He accepted this.
13:29And he repaid this investment of trust now with a huge success.
13:33You know, last week when we had our gathering of the EPP leaders with Merz and all the colleagues,
13:39Peter Mojo was the first time inside of the EPP family being present.
13:42And it was a moment of big strength and also pride because the Hungarian voice is back
13:47on the European level.
13:48And will it be back when it comes to Ukraine?
13:50Well, he already committed, you know, 90 billion.
13:52He approved it.
13:53He gave green light.
13:54And also the first chapters on the negotiations.
13:56Now, he already agreed.
13:58He already gave green light.
13:59So we see the fundamental change.
14:01Now, all one is gone and all right extreme, all right populists in Europe have a big problem
14:05because they're a hero.
14:06Lost elections against a young EPP leader, Peter Mojo.
14:10And just on a lighter note, I'm sure you've been watching the World Cup.
14:13The Mannschaft is out.
14:14True, true.
14:15And I have now as a chairman, I have to consider now what I'm looking for and what I'm supporting
14:20for.
14:20So we still have a lot of European teams being present there.
14:23Who are you supporting?
14:24And let's see, let's see how they perform and wish them all the best.
14:29Is it time for Julian Nagelsmann to stand aside?
14:33Well, losing is never a good thing.
14:35And in this moment of time, especially in this game, we saw a lack of engagement.
14:40I respect every individual player, but there was a lack of engagement.
14:43And that's why it has to be discussed.
14:45And now that Germany's out, now that Germany's out, who, Manfred Weber, will you support?
14:50Hard question, hard question.
14:52I keep neutrality in this moment of time.
14:55Okay, thank you so much, Manfred Weber, our guest here on Europe Today for joining us.
14:59And speaking of neutrality, moving on, an EU member since 1973,
15:03Ireland takes over the rotating presidency of the European Union today for the next six months.
15:09Ukraine's President Zelensky has arrived in Dublin for the symbolic ceremony that will take place
15:13today in Dublin Castle. For more, we can straight head over to the castle and bring in the Irish
15:18Minister for European Affairs, Thomas Byrne. Good morning, Minister. So lovely to have you
15:21on Europe Today today. Just tell us, President Zelensky has arrived for the proceedings.
15:25This is the first surprise, if you like, of the presidency.
15:29Yeah, well, we're delighted that President Zelensky is here. President Costa of the European
15:33Council will be here as well. This will be a ceremony, I suppose, to mark the opening day.
15:38It's not just ceremonial. We have about 20 meetings of working parties in Brussels
15:42happening today. I've already got calls from senior MEPs on particular files this morning.
15:49So we're starting with action. We're starting straight into it. And it's a very exciting moment
15:54for all of us here in the Irish system. It's a generational moment with some really important
15:59files on enlargement when you mentioned Ukraine, but also the MFF and the One Market Roadmap as well.
16:04These are key files for Ireland, but also for Europe.
16:08Just on Ukraine, how will you advance the talks on their membership into the EU over the next six months?
16:14Well, look, we've already achieved a lot now at the end of the Cyprus presidency,
16:17and I want to pay tribute to them for that. So our ambition is to open more clusters in the
16:21negotiations with Ukraine. So we're already working on that. We've had discussions yesterday.
16:27We've continued to have discussions this week to see how far we can go to have an intergovernmental
16:32conference this month. Obviously, all of the member states have to agree to that, and we'll have to
16:37work really, really hard to get the member states to come to that view. So look, that's a serious work
16:43in progress at the moment.
16:44And of course, Mr. Byrne, this presidency comes just as the EU was seriously lagging behind the US and
16:49China. How will you help make the EU more competitive over the next six months?
16:54Well, I think the One Market Roadmap sets out a long series of actions that we should be implementing
17:00this year, much of which has to be done during the Irish presidency. That will make us more competitive,
17:06more resilient, and make it easier to do business in Ireland. On my agenda, the simplification agenda
17:11is really important to make it cheaper to do business, but also protecting the basic values
17:16that make us Europeans. But we have other items such as the Savings and Investment Act, the EU Inc.
17:22proposal, and that long list on the roadmap. So our entire system is geared to trying to get
17:28agreement among the member states. It's not all on us. Member states have to agree, and the European
17:32Parliament has to agree as well. But if we can do this, I think it will be generational, it will
17:37be
17:37really important, and a significant boost to the European economy.
17:41And just finally, what would a successful presidency look like to you? And are Irish people as
17:45enthusiastic as you today?
17:48I think Irish people are always very proud when we take over the presidency of the European Union.
17:52Irish people are very supportive of the European Union, and they know the benefits that the European
17:57Union has given to peace and economic prosperity, not just in Ireland, but across the European Union.
18:03So I think there's a huge awareness in Ireland today of what's happening. And I think Irish people
18:07will have a lot of goodwill towards government and the servants will be doing a huge amount of the work
18:12in meetings in Brussels and in Dublin. But today, it's a day to start the work, but also to mark
18:18the occasion.
18:18OK. Minister Thomas Byrne, thank you so much for joining us there from Dublin Castle, as Dublin takes
18:24on that role as presiding over the EU Council for the next six months. And now moving on, after a
18:29trip
18:29to Turkey yesterday, just days ahead of the NATO summit, the EU Commission President, Ursula von der Leyen,
18:35has moved on to Azerbaijan today to build on EU influence in a region traditionally in Russia's
18:40orbit. For more on her ambitions, we can cross now to Baku and bring in your news correspondent,
18:45Nadira Tudor. Good morning, Nadira. Tell us more about her visit today.
18:50Well, this is a significant visit because it reflects just how strategically important the
18:54South Caucasus has become for the EU. President Ursula von der Leyen is set to hold talks with
19:00Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev. Discussions are expected to focus on four key areas. The first,
19:05to support the Azerbaijan-Armenian peace process. Second, to strengthen economic ties. Third,
19:11improving transport and trade links between Europe and Central Asia. And finally, to expand connectivity
19:16through the middle corridor. Now, the backdrop for these priorities is against Europe's changing
19:21geopolitical landscape. Since Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the EU has not been secret
19:28about its desire to diversify both its energy supplies and its trade routes. Currently, 16 European
19:34countries import gas from Azerbaijan to Italy, from Azerbaijan, Italy being the top importer. And as a
19:41consequence, the country has become increasingly important as a gas supplier. And the middle corridor
19:46emerging as a key alternative trade route connecting Europe with Central Asia and China. And it's important
19:52to note that this is also von der Leyen's first visit to Azerbaijan since Azerbaijan and Armenia, the two
19:58neighbors, initial their landmark peace agreement. So one could deduct that this makes today's
20:04meetings as much about long-term regional stability as about energy and trade. The two leaders are
20:08expected to make joint statements later this afternoon.
20:12And just yesterday, we saw the President von der Leyen. She was in Turkey with two EU commissioners.
20:17Tell us about that.
20:19Well, this visit is all part of a much broader week of EU diplomacy across the region. And while
20:24President von der Leyen is focusing on the South Caucasus, there are several senior European
20:29commissioners in Turkey for high-level talks covering things like security, trade, migration,
20:35and the future of EU-Turkey relations. And expected discussions include modernizing the EU-Turkey customs
20:42union, regional security, migration cooperation, and connectivity projects, all linking Europe with
20:48the Black Sea, the South Caucasus, and Central Asia. And if we put everything into context,
20:53the visits show that European Union is looking at the region as one connected strategic neighborhood where
21:00energy, security, trade routes, defense cooperation, and political stability are increasingly being seen
21:07as intertwined.
21:09Okay, Nadira Tudor. Thank you so much there for that live broadcast from
21:13Baku. Now, earlier on Europe Today, we were joined by Manfred Weber, the President of the most influential
21:18and powerful political group in the European Parliament. That's the European People's Party.
21:23Our Europe editor Maria today was listening
21:24into that interview and joins me now for some analysis. Maria, what were your takeaways?
21:29Look, I think it's, well, first of all, a comprehensive interview that ultimately touched upon
21:34the main topics that are driving the political agenda in Europe, in which we've got to be honest,
21:39the EPP, so the conservatives across Europe, now dominate the scene. They dominate the scene in
21:44Brussels and they nominate the scene across the different capitals in the European Council. So
21:49there has been a shift into more conservative positions from the European public itself. So to
21:54that extent, they play with an advantage over the rest. But I would argue the thing that to me struck
22:00out the most, and it is the real question to me for the rest of the year for the European
22:05Union,
22:05is China. What to do with the Chinese and the trade deficit that not only was a record last year,
22:13but if you look at the numbers so far this year, it seems that this will also be another record
22:17year when it comes to that gap between what the Chinese are selling and buying from the European
22:22Union. As it stands, every official, and I think Manfred Weber was very clear about this too,
22:25they believe that is simply not sustainable to continue going down this path. To me,
22:30what was interesting is the Commission has decided now to take some of the heat off
22:33and wait until October. We're also expecting new tools that will be created and announced in order
22:38to deal with China if they do not level this playing field. Of course, you could argue the European
22:43Union already has many trade tools that it could have implemented had it had the political courage to
22:48do it. And I say political because the data does show these deficits cannot continue. To me,
22:54what is interesting is out of this trio of Germans, the German Chancellor, the head of the
22:58Commission, and now Manfred Weber with the EPP, he took a very strong line. He said,
23:02we cannot kill our industry. And China now, that's a quote, is a serious problem for the European
23:06industry. And I particularly thought it's interesting when you said what happens after October. And he did
23:11say ultimately decisions in October will have to be made. Because of the EU having set a deadline,
23:17not triggered any countermeasures, decides to extend again this waiting period, it can only be interpreted
23:22as a sign of weakness. And Beijing will read it as such.
23:25Okay, Maria today, our Europe better. Thank you so much for your analysis. And you can read,
23:29of course, more about that interview and all the other stories we're covering for you here on Euronews.
23:33You can check out Euronews.com. You can also reach out to us at Europe Today at Euronews.com with
23:39any of your thoughts or comments or queries. But that brings this edition of Europe Today.
23:43Thank you so much for your company, as always. Take care and see you very soon on Euronews.
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