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Daily Bulletin 29.06.2017 | 18:30 UTC News G20: Angela Merkel sketches vision of France-German led Europe Germany is reorienting itself away from the US and the UK and toward France. Chancellor Merkel made that abundantly clear in a major speech to parliament about the EU's future and next week's G20 summit in Hamburg. Merkel and Macron: the new dream team? G20 stage set for climate change battle Germany's top court allows G20 protesters to set up tent camp G20: Old people's home in Hamburg appeals for calm France's Emmanuel Macron outlines vision for Franco-German alliance The G-20 before the Hamburg Summit - problem-solver, overrated or part of the problem? Merkel: Europe can no longer rely on US and Britain Negotiation experts say positive result in Brexit talks 'nearly impossible' Eurozone economy grows at unspectacular rate Euro area unemployment below 10 percent Donald Trump withdraws US from Paris climate deal EU to profit from US protectionism? Polish Prime Minister Beata Szydlo uses Auschwitz speech to defend refugee reticence Germany unable to agree national climate plan before UN conference How to deal with democracy in crisis in Southeast Europe India to launch Goods and Services Tax (GST); its biggest ever fiscal reform India is getting ready for its most ambitious tax reform in decades but not everyone is happy about the changes. The Goods and Services Tax (GST) is intended to draw millions of firms into the fiscal net. The New Indian Tax System Why Narendra Modi hugs the rich and powerful Germans complain about taxes as election looms Opinion: Tanzanians need to reform taxation and embrace it Opinion: Donald Trump's unlikely tax reform The new Greek reform package explained NATO: We will do more to fight terrorism NATO has not been involved with counterterrorism in the past. But changing political and security priorities - plus a shove from Donald Trump - have resulted in a new role for the alliance. Trump says NATO is 'no longer obsolete' Libya requests NATO assistance to bolster security institutions NATO moves closer to Trump priority of fighting terrorism The Afghan security problem NATO General Pavel: we are increasing 'readiness' to meet world challenges NATO will formally join anti-'Islamic State' coalition Sports Confederations Cup semifinal live: Germany vs. Mexico Germany coach Joachim Löw is confident about his team's chances of advancing to the final. However, Mexico have brought their A-Team to Russia, so it promises to be a battle. Follow all of the live action here. Confederations Cup: 'We're heading to the final,' says ultra-confident Joachim Löw Bayern Munich host Leverkusen as Bundesliga reveals 2017-18 fixtures The long wait to find out who will play who on the opening day of the 2017-18 season is over. The Bundesliga fixture list was released on Thursday and Bayern Munich have quite the opening game. The route of the 2017 Tour de France For the fourth time in its more than 100-year-old history, the Tour de France is set to start in Germany. This year's edition of cycling's most prestigious race features fewer but steeper-than-usual mountain stages. IOC President Bach: Paris and Los Angeles present 'golden opportunity' During a recent visit to Berlin, IOC President Thomas Bach called for the rights to host the 2024 and the 2028 Olympics to be awarded at the same time. Bach also said that the IOC needed to adjust to a new zeitgeist. IOC 'Agenda 2020' allows Olympics in different host countries A year out from 2018 Winter Olympics, everything is in place but the people NHL players won't take part in 2018 Olympics IOC recommends awarding 2024 and 2028 Olympic Games simultaneously World Estonia takes EU's helm with focus on digitalization, cyberdefense Eager to take over the EU Council's rotating presidency, Estonia has said it can help bridge divides among EU members. A digital pioneer, the Baltic nation has much to contribute to the bloc's cyberdefense. E-government – Estonia leading the way Estonia buoys cyber security with world's first data embassy Estonian President Kaljulaid: 'I don't believe that Russia would attack a NATO country' It's cool to be pro-EU with popular French President Emmanuel Macron EU agrees to joint sanctions on cyberattacks US lawmakers: Russia trying to 'influence the US election' through cyberattacks So why did the #MacronLeaks hack fall flat in France? Wave of new cyberattacks spreads, hitting multinationals European Union EU budget: Be nice or you won't get your allowance! The Brexit has drastically altered the EU budget. Now contributions and benefits must be readjusted. That could affect a few ornery East Europeans, Bernd Riegert reports from Brussels. EU mulls budget reform ahead of Brexit EU unveils roadmap to a more unified eurozone Germany's Schäuble sets out pre-election budget Angela Merkel open to common eurozone budget Boris Nemtsov killing: five people found guilty in Russia The killing of opposition leader Boris Nemtsov was the most high-profile political assasination in recent years. A court heard a former Chechen security official ordered the murder for a $270,000 (237,000 euro) bounty. A fearless rebel: Second anniversary of Boris Nemtsov's murder Opinion: Russian politics are as cold as ever Ten years on, who contracted Politovskaya's killers? Key facts as Nemtsov murder goes to trial in Moscow Getting away with murder Germany Neo-Nazi NSU murder report shows Angela Merkel's 'broken promises' The German parliament has presented a new report into the neo-Nazi terrorist murders committed by the National Socialist Underground. It showed many questions left unanswered, despite Chancellor Angela Merkel's promises. Neo-Nazi suspect's defense says client has 'dependent personality disorder' Bundestag: Neo-Nazi NSU 'had more than three members' Neo-Nazi NSU member Zschäpe breaks silence Germany's domestic security services explained NSU victims' families sue German government over investigation errors Newsletters & Co. On the road to the German election Germans are heading to the polls this September. Discover what the elections in Germany mean to Germany, Europe and the world with our online special: Germany Decides. Our viewer's travel video competition Do you like to travel and do you always take your camera with you? Then why not enter our video competition and win a DW travel-pack for your next summer holiday. Transmedia: The way forward? Join renowned transmedia producer Jeff Gomez and media representatives from across Asia for an intriguing and interactive discussion on new trends that will be changing how audiences around the world understand media. Saving the environment starts with people Meet the Kenyan eco-ambassadors from DW's popular environmental show Eco@Africa. Whether it is waste reduction or innovative ideas, these individuals set an example for how Africa can address its biggest eco-challenges. Environment Living Planet: The food we eat Fishy business in Vietnam and alternatives to chemical pesticides. Plus, can we save our bananas? How safe is Europe's food? And in Berlin, nightingales sing for their supper - all on this week's Living Planet. Living Planet: The food we eat   © Deutsche Welle 2017