the, the, this is the w news live from the land. i'm a new group has mckinnon, and we will be bringing you live coverage of also left on the lines state of the european union speech. and just a few moments. climate change is set to be a central theme of the european commission. president's address in strasbourg today from the line is expected to underline to european m e peas, the blocks commitment to implementing the green deal, and how it will be

a boon to industry as well. as to the environment, these allies pictures that you are seeing from stroudsburg. now fund line will also address the issue of migration, as well as the use continued support of ukraine in the face of russia's invasion. this is going to be the last annual speech in this term as commission presidents for you elections take place again. next year. we'll slip on the line has not yet announced. if she will be running again for commission president and fennel, we can crossover now to dw use brussels bureau chief alexander, for nomine, who's standing by for us at the parliament in stroudsburg at alexandria. what's the main focus of also a fund? the line speech likely to be, to be today. i mean there's a range of issues that she needs to cover. but what was the main focus the a while i think that it was the last on the line. we'll focus on

her achievements. and not only when we look at the last year, but also during her entire 10 years, she will be speaking about the goals said that to were a chief, she will be speaking about how they repeating union and stood up to the, the big challenges that we have seen the cove, it's condemning co rushes war on ukraine. she will be probably describing how the european union has become more geo politically important play or more resilient when it comes to crises. but of course, we can also expect her to talk about that challenges lined a had she will lay out her vision before that you will be in union. and overall we have to say that speaking to experts and analysts here and stressful,

but also in brussels, they all say that she has done a pretty good job of meeting all the challenges that the european union has been facing. but as you said, this is her last address before the next your p in elections that are scheduled to take place next summer. so the time is running out to cover all the issues to implement or the policies that are still on the table. absolutely, i mean, many of the issues that she addressed in her speech last year are still on results . i mean, the war in ukraine and ukraine's you membership emissions being one obvious example . one of the main achievements do think that she will highlight today of the well, i think that, uh, what is uh will be important for her to emphasize is that the european union and

its member states remained united when it came to responding to russia's war on ukraine within came to dealing with the huge energy crisis and then it cannot make crisis that followed. and of course, the question whether you creams place is eventually within the block. a will also play a role. we know that was left on the line as a stone support of ukraine, and she has a but she has been distressing the whole time. that's the question whether ukraine can open. accession talks with the european union is a marriage based process because of course the country needs to fulfill certain criteria. but this is of course, a big key issue that the repeating union is facing right now. whether to offer you create, whether to offer a key. if expression talks soon, that's right, and certainly there's not sort of unanimous agreement about that is there,

it's really quite just sort of an emotion of talk that within you member nations as well that it's totally clear. there are many member states who are saying that you are p and union itself is not really not ready to welcome you members. and there are also, of course, a, some countries in europe, countries in the western balkans who have been in the waiting room for quite a while. so of course, that they would be certainly disappointed if they didn't get a chance to join the european union and ukraine did get it. so of course, there are many different opinions at the the, on the other hand, we also have to say that for the european union and its members. so it's, it's important to show that there are continue to support ukraine as long as it takes to win the war and as some states. so this discussion is still going

on. and in the and some other states, the european union might have no other chance as to say, well, at least let's, let's start the accession talk even though knowing that that could be a very, very long process in the end. mm hm. okay. we have to talk about the use green deal . it's very likely that she's going to use her speech to defend the use greendale. that's the commission's plan for reducing emissions, but it's really facing a lot of criticism, isn't it? because of the, the rising costs involved. yes, of course, and we also have to say that it was her own political group at the center, right. your opinions, people's party. she and that your pen palling meant that showed some concerns and was trying to blog part sofa the green deal of saying and criticizing that it

needs to be implemented in the way that, you know, the farmers and the workers can live with that. and that is actually something that many sources told us a members of the parliament from different parties, different political groups. they told us that they will be watching out for web that was on a fund. a line is still committed to her signature projects that you were p and we deal or whether she would be trying to cater to the needs and demands of her own political group. because as we sat at the election, that the next european election is looming, quiet largely over this state of the union address. that's where i so i mean, obviously green policies being such a priority at the moment. i mean, she's made very clear that she wants to get this implemented in the most collaborative way possible, but it's not being made easy for her. it's, i mean,

the german finance administer. kristin lynn has come out very critically regarding her, her green plans. he's called for a pause to new laws that might button companies and citizens. so this little, so it's quite a political issue, isn't it? this is a quite a political issue. and the criticism is, of course, coming up to a pretty tricky moment or not the timely moments, because there's only a few months left for that you were a pin problem and a member steps. member states to agree on folders, steps to implement the green deals. so an agreement is needed very quickly and that this criticism and adults how to implement of green deal could slow down the whole process. of course, we can expect or the fund a line to emphasize once again in her address today in front of the, your pin column and how important this project is,

how important it is for the european union to answer the calls of history to be a role model here, when it comes to countering global warming, when it comes to climate change. but we also expect her to address the criticism it to speak about ways, how to implement, how to the whole new a green deal, how to protect the industries, how to make sure that they will remain competitive when it comes to competition from china, from the u. s, so i think that this part of their speech will be watched very closely here by pull additions in germany, of course, by her own political group here in the european parliament, but also but old by all the others. but only other members of the european parliament because it's such a important project for the european union,

and they definitely wants to be a role model and the defense he wants to have those and vicious green goals for the future. absolutely. alexander, we can see that was the 4 of us left on the line is being introduced right now. so hes, which is slightly to stop shortly, but i'm just going to ask you one more question about migration. oh no, i'm just hearing. i'm sorry. i like sandra, i'm just hearing but also the fund line is about to start speaking in just under 300 days. europeans will take to the polls in our unique and remarkable democracy. as with any election, it will be the time for people to reflect on the state of our union and the work done by those that we present them. but it would also be a time to decide on what kind of future and what kind of europe they want.

among them will be millions. so 1st time voters, the youngest of them, were born in 2008, the economic and financial crisis. as they stand in that calling boost, they will think about what matters to them. they will think about the war that rage a set of borders or the impact of destructive climate change. about how occupational intelligence will influence the lights. all that chances of getting a house or job and the years ahead are union today reflects the vision of those who dreamt of a better future after world war 2. a future in which a union of nations, democracies, and people work together to share peace and prosperity. they

believe that europe was the answer to the call of history. when i speak to the new generation of young people today, i see that same vision for a better future that same burning desire to build something better. that same believe that in the world of uncertainty, europe once again must ad. so the color of history, and that is what we have to do to get the the stats with burning the trucks. so if your pains to deal with aspirations and anxieties, and in the next 300 days, we must finish the job that day and trusted us with i want to think this house for its leading role and delivering on the most ambitious trends formations. this union has ever embarked on when i stood in front of you in

2019, with my program for green, a digital and you political europe. i know that some had doubts and that was before the world turned upside down. was a little depend, i'm a kind of brutal war on european. so you but look at where is europe is today. we've seen the birth of a geo political union supporting ukraine, standing up to russia's aggression responding to an assertive china investing and partnerships. we know have now have a european green deal as a sent a piece of our economy, an unmatched inhibition. we have set the path for digital transitions to become global pioneers and online rights. we have the historic next generation you

combining 800000000000 euros of investment and reform and creating d some jobs for today. and tomorrow we have set the building blocks for our health union helping to vaccinate an entire continent and large parts of the world. we've started making ourselves more independent and critical sectors like energy chips and raw materials. and i would also like to thank you for the ground breaking and pioneering work we did on gender equity as a woman. this means a lot to me. we've concluded 5 set, many thought would be blocked forever. like the boards directive and the historic expression of the e. u to the eastern blue convention with the directive on pay transparency, we have cost into law. the basic principle that a quote work deserves

a co pay. that is not a single argument. why? for the same type of work, a woman should be paid less than a man. but all work is far from over. and we must continue pushing for pro was to get the i know this house supports our proposal. i'm combating violence against women. and tier 2, i would like that we cost into law. another basic principle no means no. that can be no to calling out freedom from violence. the and thanks to this parliament,

to member states and to my team of commissioners. we have delivered over 90 percent of the political guidelines. i present it in 2019. together. we have shown that when the euro is bold and united, it gets things done and i work is far from over. so let's stand together. let's deliver today and prepare for tomorrow. all know the members. for you as a go, as you are paying green deal, was our answer to the call of history. and this summer the hottest ever on record in europe was a stark reminder of that. greece and spain was struck by ravaging wild fires. and when he again, only a few weeks later by div of stating flux and we saw the k o some carnage

of extreme weather, from slovenia to bulgaria, and right across our union. this is the reality of a boiling planet. your team green deal was born out of this necessity to protect our planet. but it was also designed as an opportunity to preserve our future prosperity. we started this man that by setting a long term perspective with the time of the law and the 2050 goals, we shift the decline with the agenda to being an economic one. and this has given clear sense of direction for investment and innovation. and we have already seen this growth strategy delivering, in the short term, europe's industry is showing every single day that it is ready to power this transition. proving that modernization. and the company's ation

can go hand in hand. in the last 5 years, the number of clean steel factories in the european union has grown from 0 to 38 will know, attracting more investment in clean hydrogen, then the united states and china together. and tomorrow i will be in denmark was prime minister met to frederickson to see that innovation firsthand. we will mark the launch of the 1st container ship powered by clean muscles made with solar energy. this is the strength of europe's response to climate change. the european green deal provides the necessary frame incentive send investment, but it is the people to innovate just the adventure, the engineers who develop the solutions. and this is why honorable members,

as we end to the next phase of the european green deal, one thing will never change. we will keep supporting european industry through out this transition. they can rely on that. the we started with a package of measures from the net 0 industry act to the critical raw material affect without industry strategy. we're looking at the risks and needs of each ecosystem and this transition. and we need to finish this work. and with this, we need to develop an approach for each industrial ecosystem. therefore, starting from this month, we will hold a series of clean transitions dialogue with industry. the core a will be to support every sector in building it's business model for the,

the carbon ization of industry. because we believe that this transition is essential for future competitiveness in europe. and this is just as much about the people and that jobs today. a when the industry find stance is a european success story. but it is currently facing a unique mix of challenges. and this is why we will put forward a european wind power package working closely with industry and member states. we will fast track permitting even more, or we will improve the auction systems across the european union. we will focus on skills, access to finance and stable supply chains. but this is broader than just one sector. from wind to steel, from batteries,

to electric vehicles. our mission is crystal clear. the future of our clean tech industry has to be made in europe. this is our task, the unable members. this shows that when it comes to the european green deal, we stay the course. we stay in vicious and we stick to our gross strategy. and we will always drive for fair and just transition. that means a fair outcome for future generations to live on the healthy planet of fair drawn journey for all those impacted with decent jobs and the solemn promise to leave no one behind just think about manufacturing jobs and competitiveness,

but topic we're discussing a lot and these days, our industries and tech companies like competitions. they know that global competition is good for business and that it creates and protects jobs here in europe. but the competition is only true. as long as it is fair. to open, our companies are excluded from, from markets or victims. soft predatory practices that olsen, i'm the come by, competitors benefiting from huge state subsidies. we have not forgotten how china has unfair trade practices affect the our solar industry. as many young businesses have pushed out by how many subsidized chinese competitors, pioneering companies had to file for bankruptcy, promising talents when searching for fortune abroad. this is why

san is in the global economy is so important because it affects lives and livelihoods, and tire industries and communities depend on it. so we have to be clear eyed about the risks we face. take the electric vehicle sector. it is a crucial industry for the clean economy with the shoot potential in your but global markets and also a lot. it was cheaper chinese electric cars and the price is kept artificially low by huge states subsidies. this is distorting our market and as we do not accept this distortion from the inside and our market, we do not accept this from the outside. so i can announce today that

the commission is launching an empty subsidy investigation into electric vehicles coming from china. the europe is open to competition, but not for race to the bottom. we must defend ourselves against unfair practices. but equally it is vital to keep open lines of communication and dialogue with china . because they are also topics where we can and have to cooperate. the risk, not the couple of this will be my approach with the chinese leadership as the at the, your china summit later this year. spite of diamond town up golfing to ladies and gentlemen, and no patient on your own in their opinions and feel it starts off when we look

forward to the fetus fight. isn't us? oh, if i don't like you on the guns mentions we have a unique brand of languages. music, arch, traditions, cross cuisines, isms of festivals. and we are also a europe, which is a continental, if you need. my biological died us to about $6500.00 species, which are only found in europe. nowhere else in the world. no, not over. in the northern europe where you have the world natural heritage science, but walk me see which is a unique, happy time offering a home to grasp the seas of flora fullness. and it's a final results for millions of migration books from that us. so i found with the baltic, we have the largest area practice, she will say in the world as houses that we have the european plane. we have fost,

attractive, moreland and wetlands. but the tax arises that plane in these regions are important allies against climate change. it's to move on to protect it, moves and wetlands absorb shoots, volume. so green house comes up, so not a secure regional war to cycles behind much firms. they offer that to a unique bio diversity. why may we have, how does that on a europe that is a consonant, a forest with the mind to commit for as far as the north and east at the last remnants of virgin oaken beach forests in central europe to the quote for some southern europe. so as that all of these, as far as on irreplaceable, as a source of goods and services, they absorb carbon dioxide, they supply board and then other products, they generate drugs for tile sorrels. they filled to the ad, the water,

cuz it seemed like bio diversity and because system services are absolutely essential for all of us in new york. these are not to us. there's lots of to make sure the names doesn't to finally destroy the foundations on life. but and so the feeling of what people consider hire, that is something we must protect the life sciences. and at the same time even submit the size of a missed one. we have to make sure that food security, all stop design is in harmony with nature. like that remains in essential task. and today i would like to express my appreciation to our farmers, the my nanda couldn't, wouldn't mind them. so my appreciation, my gratitude that day by day they are always providing food for us and producing

healthy food, of course is the fundamental task about agricultural policy and the task of agriculture and self sufficiency. and food is also important for us. that is something that i found this provider, it's not an easy task because the consequences of russia's aggression against getting crank and climate change, bringing droughts, forest fires, and flooding. little certain new publication much and then up to having a great impact on farms work. and farmers income and we must bear this in mind. feels expedition hard to spend money, all ready, working hard to ultimate sustainable form of i control. we need to work together. we went to the pharmacy on people working and i controlled. try to tackle these new challenges and that's the only way we can secure supply a food for the future for all of us. so we need more dialogue. we need to last for

the rise ation. and hence, we would like to launch for some critiques, a dialogue on the future of agriculture in the end, it's been on the fly without funny about science, beth land. i'm and remain convinced that agriculture and protection of i'm actual world can go hand in hand. we need both the, the henri members of fear transition for farmers, families and industry. this is the hallmark of this mandate and it is all the more important as we face strong economic headwinds. i see 3 major economic challenges fall industry in the year ahead. labor and skill challenges, inflation and making business easier for our companies. the 1st

has to do with our labor market. we have not forgotten the early days of the global pandemic when every one predicted a new wave of 1930 style mos unemployment. but we define this prediction with sure, the 1st f r 0 p, in short time work initiative. we saved 14000000 jobs. this is and was europe social market economy in action, and i think we can be proud of it. we then immediately we started our economic engine. thanks the next generation issue. and today we see the results. europe is close to full employment instead of millions of people looking for jobs, millions of jobs. so looking for people leave on skill shortages are reaching

record levels. both see and across all major economies.