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Daily Bulletin 15.12.2017 | 19:30 UTC Germany SPD's Martin Schulz announces preliminary German coalition talks Angela Merkel's CDU could be heading into another grand coalition government with the center-left SPD. Social Democrat leader Martin Schulz said that the party would start exploratory talks — but with some options. Germany's SPD and CDU still in coalition counseling Germany's Angela Merkel and SPD assess chances for grand coalition SPD open to grand coalition talks, re-elects Schulz as party chair Angela Merkel's CDU keen to form government, but SPD playing hard to get German coalition talks collapse: 'A terrible end is better than unending terror' Opinion: Germany, a paralyzed nation Martin Schulz defends SPD ahead of coalition talks with CDU/CSU The Star of David and Germany's national interest The Israeli flag was recently burned at a protest in Berlin — and with it the Star of David. That it happened in Germany is particularly scandalous, because it awakens memories of the Nazi persecution of the Jews. Jerusalem fallout: Deadly clashes between Palestinians, Israelis over US decision Israeli flag burning prompts German Foreign Minister Sigmar Gabriel to back outlawing it German-Israeli relations: What you need to know 'Burning a flag is like burning one's own integrity,' says Israeli ambassador to Germany Berlin: Hanukkah lights and anti-Israel demonstrations Head of German Jewish Council calls for stronger laws against anti-Semitic protests Chancellor Angela Merkel condemns burning of Israeli symbols in Berlin German laws on burning the Israeli flag: What you need to know News EU summit EU leaders formally approve second Brexit phase The EU has given the formal green light for a second phase of negotiations on Britain's departure from the bloc. The talks will now focus on a transition period and the future trading relationship between the two sides. Striking a Brexit trade deal – will they or won't they? British Prime Minister May is pleased with agreement to make rapid progress Brexit: UK Parliament backs final say in EU divorce in major blow to Theresa May Brexit: Brussels decries 'unacceptable' remarks by David Davis Brexit Diaries 21: David Davis and the struggles of a minister With Brexit, Northern Ireland peace hangs in the balance, says ex-negotiator Jonathan Powell EU extends economic sanctions against Russia, agrees to new defense force Migration: EU summit fails to bridge east-west divide Angela Merkel and Emmanuel Macron set eurozone reform plan deadline Germany's Angela Merkel has said she wants to establish a joint proposal with France on reforms to the eurozone by next March. The French president has been pushing for a shared eurozone budget and governance structure. The French president's vision of Europe Is Europe's economy back on track? EU leaders' summit: What's on the agenda? Macron: more Europe, please Eurozone reform: move along, nothing to see here Can Merkel and Macron agree on EU's future? Emmanuel Macron's EU vision meets Angela Merkel's realities Opinion: Angela Merkel is still Angela Merkel in the EU North Korea Rex Tillerson: China and Russia's North Korea ties undermine peace efforts US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson has claimed that Beijing and Moscow's ties with North Korea call into question their commitment to ending the nuclear crisis. Japan has levied its own sanctions on the North. Fall in China trade with North Korea suggests sanctions working Trump announces new North Korea sanctions 'Diplomatic solution' needed for North Korea Russia welcomes US pledge to drop preconditions on North Korea talks Why North Korea's latest ICBM launch is an opportunity Kim Jong-un claims successful hydrogen bomb test North Korea launches missile over Japan South says North Korea's latest missile test is bigger threat 'Ultimate sanction' - Will cutting off oil bring North Korea to its knees? Mr. Kim - A modern-day slave from North Korea NATO chief calls on UN to uphold North Korea sanctions Russia 'increasing oil exports' to North Korea Japan to purchase offensive missiles capable of striking North Korea Jerusalem fallout: Deadly clashes between Palestinians, Israelis over US decision Four Palestinians have been shot dead by Israeli forces and at least 150 more wounded in clashes across the West Bank and Gaza. Protests over the US recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's capital show no sign of relenting. Trump's Jerusalem plan: A capital mistake? Muslim leaders declare 'East Jerusalem as the capital of the State of Palestine' Intifadas: What you need to know Jerusalem: Three things to know Hamas calls for third intifada after US recognizes Jerusalem as Israel's capital What is Jerusalem's contentious holy site Temple Mount? Two reasons behind Donald Trump's decision to recognize Jerusalem as Israel's capital Business 'Free internet' for Germany despite US repeal Berlin has vowed to back an "open and free internet" following a US decision to repeal net neutrality rules. But some experts say the US move could crash open the gates toward a multi-speed internet in Europe. A death sentence for open and fair internet? The countries which are best regarding internet freedom and e-citizenship FCC repeals US net neutrality in major blow to internet ecosystem Opinion: End of net neutrality — license to print money End of the road for Facebook's free Internet in India? EU internet policing proposals spark free speech concerns Berlin's new airport: A potted history The long-awaited Berlin (BER) airport is set to open in October 2020, bosses have announced. But after a series of delays, is this the beginning of the end, or merely the end of the beginning? Megaprojects: A tale of two airports An Endless Debacle? More delays at the Berlin-Brandenburg airport Berlin airport plans 'soft launch' without main terminal building Schönefeld prepares for take off while beleaguered Berlin airport remains grounded Berlin's delayed Brandenburg Airport will not open in 2017 Now it's firewalls at Berlin's ill-fated BER airport Berlin Airport: The five biggest mistakes Sports Will German eSports be recognized as a sport? From now on, German eSports will be supported by a national association. Can eSports become an actual sport in Germany? Violent games are still causing trouble in that regard. Companies luring consumers at Gamescom eSports hoping for favorable tax status What it takes for a computer game to make it big in eSports Gamescom 2017 reveals boon and bane of the gaming industry Gamescom enters new political territory FIFA suspends president of Brazil's football confederation Marco Polo Del Nero, the president of Brazil's football confederation, has been suspended for 90 days while he is under an ethics investigation. He has remained in power despite facing US corruption charges. Germany to set up World Cup headquarters near Moscow The DFB has announced that the national team will set up its headquarters for next summer's World Cup on the outskirts of Moscow. The region is seen as the most convenient for travel to and from Germany's matches. Germany with Mexico, Sweden and South Korea in Group F Stindl strike seals Confederations Cup win for Germany Chris Froome: The damage is already done Tour de France winner Chris Froome has denied allegations of doping. However, the claims have caused a stir in the world of cycling and there could yet be a bigger problem on the horizon for the sport. Tour de France winner Chris Froome fails doping test Bradley Wiggins speaks of 'living hell' as UK doping case is closed Tour de France legend Alberto Contador announces plan to retire at the Vuelta World Inside Europe Click on the links below to listen to reports from this week's edition of Inside Europe, DW's award-winning radio program with features from around the continent. Inside Europe 14.12.2017 Inside Europe: EU remains firm over Jerusalem Inside Europe: Staying put in Serbia Inside Europe: Job opportunities via the Bus to Go Inside Europe: Covering the issues that shape Europe   © Deutsche Welle 2017