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Daily Bulletin 03.07.2017 | 18:30 UTC News Parliamentary reforms Emmanuel Macron wants to cut French parliament by third, streamline legislature French President Emmanuel Macron has said he will reduce the number of representatives in both of France's legislative chambers by a third. Macron said streamlining parliament would allow laws to be drafted more quickly. Merkel and Macron: the new dream team? French President Macron creates counterterrorism unit EU commits 50 million euros to combat terrorism in West Africa Can France liberalize pensions and labor under Macron? French President Emmanuel Macron's LREM party wins majority in parliament Melenchon refuses to endorse either candidate in French election run-off Opinion: Emmanuel Macron's purges in Paris German bus accident: 18 confirmed dead by police Officials in Germany say all 18 missing people have been confirmed dead after a tour bus collided with a truck and burst into flames in the southern state of Bavaria. At least 30 people were injured in the crash. Germany: Bus accident leaves 18 dead Bus bursts into flames after collision in Germany How safe is bus travel in Europe? Authorities probe Hungarian bus company over deadly Italy crash Dozens killed in highway accident in France Students killed in northern Italy bus crash Road deaths in Germany fall to all time low but accidents on the rise No end to winter woes on German roads Tesla car crashes into tourist bus in Germany Germany's Sigmar Gabriel calls for deal to halt terrorism financing in Gulf German Foreign Minister Sigmar Gabriel says he sees the issue of terrorism sponsorship as key to the Qatar crisis. He also called on the Gulf Cooperation Council, of which Qatar is a member, to remain united. Gulf diplomatic row: Qatar faces Arab ultimatum Saudi Arabia vs. Qatar vs. Iran Qatar deadline extended by 48 hours: Saudi Arabia Qatar protests 'unreasonable' ultimatum from neighbors UN calls Qatar neighbors' call to close Al-Jazeera TV an 'unacceptable attack' Deadline approaches for defiant Qatar to accept Gulf states' demands Erdogan rejects Arab demands; says Turkish troops will stay in Qatar Germany Germany Angela Merkel presents CDU election manifesto German Chancellor Angela Merkel has promised tax cuts and a dramatic reduction in unemployment as her re-election campaign finally got into gear. Her SPD opponent Martin Schulz called the manifesto faint-hearted. CDU and CDU unveil election platform German parties ready their platforms as election campaign nears Merkel's CDU approves more conservative orientation What you need to know about Germany's political parties Social Democrats rally for German election comeback A guide to Germany's possible coalitions G20 Hamburg Hamburg braces for G20 summit, but leaves room for protest Police in Hamburg have clashed with G20 protesters as they tried to dismantle a camp in a city park. Protesters from around Europe are flocking to the city in what is expected to be a tense week of clashes. Protests ahead of Hamburg G20 summit G20: Angela Merkel sketches vision of French and German-led Europe Police, demonstrators prepare for G20 summit in Hamburg Germany blocks Erdogan rally around Hamburg G20 G20: An appeal for calm in Hamburg's left-wing hotspot Hamburg sends home Berlin G20 police over public sex & booze parties G20 stage set for climate change battle Germany's top court allows G20 protesters to set up tent camp Who's who in Hamburg's G20 protests Same-sex marriage in Germany: An issue for the court? Germany has legalized same-sex marriage through a parliamentary vote. But in Angela Merkel's CDU/CSU party in particular, many are criticizing the amendment as unconstitutional. How likely is it to end up in court? Germans react to legalization of gay marriage with #Ehefuralle Gay marriage in Germany: The man who asked Merkel Opinion: Same-sex marriage in Germany - a run-of-the-mill revolution Ulli Köppe: The man who asked Angela Merkel when he could marry his husband Germany's Bundestag passes bill on same-sex marriage The long path toward same-sex marriage in Germany German same-sex marriage vote highlights discussion about gay couples' adoption rights A guide to Germany's possible coalitions Sports Tour de France Tour de France: World champion Sagan wins stage three World champion Peter Sagan even had time to adjust his pedal clip as he eased to victory on the home straight. Team Sky's Geraint Thomas retained the yellow jersey as the Tour finally arrived in France. The Tour de France in Germany: A victory over the doubters Marcel Kittel claims Stage 2 win at Tour de France, Andre Greipel finishes in third Tour de France: Valverde crashes out as Geraint Thomas wins opening stage The route of the 2017 Tour de France The Tour de France in Germany: A victory over the doubters A relationship that could once have been described as "amour fou" is back, after a messy divorce. The rekindling of the love affair between Germany and the Tour de France is a boost for the country, says Joscha Weber. Marcel Kittel claims Stage 2 win at Tour de France, Andre Greipel finishes in third Martin's dream of yellow drowned in rain Opinion Confederations Cup Opinion: Confed Cup victory shows Germany doesn't produce second string players What a summer it has been for German football. But we shouldn't be surprised - this is the result of years of impressive work off the pitch. And it certainly isn't a second-string national team, writes DW's Ross Dunbar. Stindl strike seals Confederations Cup win for Germany Champions! Germany beat Spain to win Under-21 European Championship Löw says Germany squad contains 'no losers' ahead of Confed final vs. Chile 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.   © Deutsche Welle 2017