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The much-hated Hartz IV

Five years after the introduction of the German welfare reform known as Hartz IV, the Constitutional Court is to hand down a key ruling that could see benefits increase. But what does Hartz IV actually consist of? »

 
 
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European Union

European Commission faces vote of confidence in EU Parliament

The European Parliament is expected to approve a new slate of commissioners for a five-year term on Tuesday, and Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso says the economy is top of their list of priorities. »

 
 
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Ukraine election

Viktor Yanukovych has won the presidential election in Ukraine amid opposition claims of fraud.»

 
 

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30th anniversary of the 1979 Islamic revolution

Tehran sanctions

As EU members unify their stance on Iran, the threat of heavy sanctions hangs over Tehran.»

 
 

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Internet safety

Tuesday marks Safer Internet Day, meant to encourage safer use of online technology.»

 
 
 
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Africa

German director lays foundations for opera house in Africa

Berlin director Christoph Schlingensief has begun what may be his most ambitious project yet: building an opera house in the heart of the African savannah. »

 
 
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Banking

Liechtenstein bank must compensate tax evader, court says

As Germany steps up its plan to buy stolen Swiss bank data, a Liechtenstein court has awarded milions of euros in damages to a tax evader, who complained notification about the stolen data came too late. »

 
 
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Nationalism

National debate on French identity ends amid immigration controversy

France's debate on national identity ended amidst a backdrop of immigrant tensions. While some saw the discussion series as a vital public discourse, many felt it served as a platform for xenophobic comments. »

 
 
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Berlin's mysterious war memorial faces uncertain future

An anonymous memorial in the once divided German capital pays tribute to those who have died in war. Its origins are a mystery and, as Berlin gets further away from its Cold War past, its future is now uncertain, too. »

 
 

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