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Daily Bulletin 26.04.2017 | 18:30 UTC Germany German spies to access citizens' ID photos A new German law will allow intel agencies access to all citizens' ID photos. In combination with facial recognition surveillance technology, this means agents will be able to identify people in crowds, warn critics. Germany planning facial recognition surveillance Germany sets out tougher post-attack security measures Gabriel backs more video surveillance after Berlin attack German Bundestag greenlights further surveillance measures News World War II Eastern Europe fails pledges to return Jewish property, says study Several Eastern European nations have failed to meet international pledges on the restitution of Jewish property, according to a study. European officials have called on EU member states to make "the final restitution." Holocaust Survivors Launch Polish Property Claim Warsaw suspends restitution for Polish Jews Holocaust assets conference pledges action on returning Nazi loot Austria interior minister Sobotka calls for indefinite extension of border controls Austrian Interior Minister Wolfgang Sobotka has urged the EU to extend the country's border controls. Citing security concerns, Sobotka said he "simply needs to know who is coming to our country." Austria wants exemption from EU refugee relocation system Austria, allies to fortify borders against refugees Austria plans tougher measures against refused asylum seekers French election Macron and Le Pen take battle for French votes to factories of Amiens Emmanuel Macron did not receive the welcome he was expecting in his hometown, as he was heckled by factory workers. His rival Marine Le Pen appeared to upstage him, making a surprise visit to the factory hours earlier. LePen steps down as FN leader Macron and Le Pen in French runoff @dwnews - French voters take to social media to show disregard from election results The markets love Macron Macron leads in polls as France prepares to vote in runoff elections France faces existential questions ahead of final vote France's election and the EU Suspected Russia hackers 'targeted Macron campaign' What you need to know about the French presidential election European Parliament takes first step to lifting Le Pen's immunity over misused funds The move follows a request by French prosecutors to further an investigation into whether Le Pen abused EU funds to pay party assistants. The presidential candidate has dismissed the allegations as a "bare-faced lie." 'Le Pen will not convince a majority' @dwnews - French voters take to social media to show disregard from election results French prosecutors request Le Pen's parliamentary immunity be lifted European Parliament strips Le Pen of immunity over 'Islamic State' tweets France: Le Pen votes in her stronghold Macron and Le Pen go to run-off after winning French presidential first-round vote Hungary's Orban defends education law in Brussels, calling EU outrage 'absurd' Hungary's prime minister lashed out at George Soros, founder of the embattled Central European University. The PM's remarks came after the EU Commission sent a "letter of formal notice" to the Hungarian government. Elite university could close DW exclusive: Central European University rector, Michael Ignatieff Inside Europe: Protests pick up in Hungary Thousands in Budapest protest against Orban government The EU gives Hungary a stern lecture Law passed against Soros university Hungary opens shipping container camp for refugees Hungarian NGOs prepare for government crackdown Science The limits of missile defense systems US forces have started setting up the THAAD missile defense system in South Korea. It is supposed to intercept even long-range missiles. But how secure can such protection really be? US installs THAAD amid rising tensions US begins deployment of controversial Korean THAAD missile system Pyongyang claims its missiles were part of a drill to hit US bases North Korea tests engine to launch earth observation satellite North Korea test-fires sub-launched missile US deploys more Patriot missiles to South Korea World European dreams in tatters for UK students Edward Dean's parents voted to leave the EU - while he was studying to become a diplomat in Brussels. Brexit has shattered his and his fellow students' dreams at the College of Europe in Bruges. Maria Christoph reports. Reporter - Great Britain: Students Opposed to Brexit Bringing Europe closer: Erasmus exchange turns 30 UK's Labour party backs rights for EU citizens in Brexit deal International students debate future of Europe Britain sets out 'Great Repeal Bill' plan to transform thousands of EU laws World in Progress: The power of art This week it's all about art and the struggles artists often face. We hear from musicians in India whose craft is on the brink of extinction, how ballet teaches girls in the slums of Kenya so much more than just how to dance and what it's like to work as a singer for Japan's tough J-Pop industry. World in Progress: The power of art Sports German Cup semifinal: Bayern vs. Dortmund LIVE Live updates from the German Cup semifinal between Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund. The cup has taken on added importance for both clubs since their Champions League exits. Eintracht Frankfurt await in Berlin ... Raids at Newcastle, West Ham in tax probe English clubs Newcastle and West Ham have been raided as part of a tax fraud investigation. Around 180 officers were involved in a coordinated operation in the UK and France. Several arrests were made, authorities said.   © Deutsche Welle 2017