Daily Bulletin | 05.03.2018, 18:30 UTC

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Daily Bulletin 05.03.2018 | 18:30 UTC Germany's SPD members approve coalition with Angela Merkel's conservatives Germany's chancellor will get a fourth term after her junior partners, the SPD, voted for a coalition deal. The new government could be in place in less than two weeks' time, ending months of uncertainty. Germany's Social Democrats vote in favor of Merkel-led coalition Who will be in Merkel's new Cabinet? After Germany's Social Democrats finally gave in to the lure of another government coalition, Chancellor Angela Merkel can now start appointing her Cabinet. And she is already facing discontent from her own party. SPD's Dietmar Nietan: "The main part is now to renew the party" Matteo Salvini: Italy's far-right success story The Lega Nord chief has said he has a "right" to govern after winning 17 percent of the vote in national elections. DW looks at the man who unseated the twenty-year leader of Italy's far-right party. Populists on the rise in Italy Jan Kuciak murder: Slovakia shaken to the core after 'mafia structures' revealed A journalist's murder has triggered a crisis of identity and trust in Slovakia. Even the president isn't sure anymore if his country follows the rule of law or the laws of the mafia, Keno Verseck reports from Bratislava. The Jan Kuciak case: Journalist Drew Sullivan speaks to DW Slovak officials resign after journalist's death Eastern Ghouta: Who's to blame for the mayhem? Aid supplies have reached Eastern Ghouta, but the suffering continues. Anchal Vohra spoke to residents in rebel and regime-held areas and found the neighbors bitterly divided over who is responsible for the bloodshed. Bassam Bakri, Syrian anesthesiologist Two new words for Hollywood: inclusion rider Why is everyone suddenly talking about the "inclusion rider"? Upon accepting her best actress Oscar, Frances McDormand reminded the assembled actors of their power — and popularized a little-known concept. Opinion: Symbolics at the Oscars Over and over again, the Oscars ceremony has served as a platform for political statements. But we might be overestimating the gala in the Dolby Theater as a place for protest and politics, says DW's Jochen Kürten. Turkish court rejects release of Greek soldiers A Turkish court has rejected a request for the release of two Greek soldiers who were arrested for illegally trespassing on Turkish soil. Prosecutors had wanted the pair charged with espionage as well as trespassing. Trump's tariffs on European cars — a massive own goal? US President Donald Trump's threat to impose taxes on European cars has sent shivers through the German auto sector. Analysts and politicians warn that the move could backfire on the US car industry, and even help China. AmCham Germany: Punitive tariffs are no good long-term 'De-escalate trade tensions!' From dying coral reefs to climate action Acutely aware of how global warming is damaging the planet, coral reef scientist Kim Cobb has responded to recent political developments and changes in climate policy by trying to cut her own carbon footprint. Seychelles: Saving the coral reefs Champions League: Without Neymar, PSG face a tall order against Real Madrid Real Madrid head into the second leg of their round-of-16 Champions League tie against PSG with a couple of distinct advantages. While Real stars return, the Parisians will be without the world's most expensive player. Enter our travel video competition! Did you shoot brilliant pictures of the world's most beautiful places on your last vacation? Then send us your video and win a DW travel backpack and DW rain jacket!   © Deutsche Welle 2018