Daily Bulletin | 02.12.2011, 19:30 UTC

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Daily Bulletin 02.12.2011 | 19:30 UTC   Europe  |  Europe  |  World  |  Business  |  Germany Europe European Union Merkel calls for eurozone fiscal union German Chancellor Angela Merkel has told the Bundestag that the eurozone's sovereign debt crisis will take years to resolve. She said the eurozone needed a new "stability union" with tighter fiscal controls. Merkel says fiscal union is the only way Opinion: Merkel and Sarkozy's 'new' ideas for the EU fall flat Corruption is rising in the crisis-hit eurozone, study says ECB chief signals bank's willingness to help fight Europe's debt crisis A new timetable for the rescue of the euro Destination Europe A world in motion What drives millions of people to leave home every year? Some 3 percent of the world's population is made up of migrants who live abroad for economic and other reasons. Many of them look to Europe for a better future. Europe Protests Thousands of Belgians protest against austerity plans Even before Belgium's incoming government takes office, it has faced the wrath of the unions. Tens of thousands demonstrated on Friday against its planned austerity measures. 'Biggest strike in a generation' for Britain's public sector workers Portuguese unions launch austerity strike Massive strike shuts down Greece but can't stop austerity vote World Afghanistan Afghanistan summit threatens to turn into a 'farce' Pakistan's boycott of an international Afghanistan conference in Germany has put a further damper on hopes for the war-torn country's future. In any event, for the United States it's all about security interests. Doubts over withdrawal ahead of Afghanistan summit Opinion: Pakistan raises the stakes on Afghanistan Pakistan denies provoking NATO air strike Germany calls for talks with Taliban Business Aviation EU tells airlines to use airport slots or lose them The European Commission has proposed a new, market-based system for takeoff and landing slots for airlines in a move to boost competition and ease congestion at airports. Not everyone likes the idea, however. International aviation sets sights on 'green growth' Lufthansa unveils aggressive expansion plan for Berlin German aviation tax pushes travelers to cross-border airports Competition Brussels plans to overhaul audit rules gather pace If the EU has its way, audit firms could be forced to split off their non-auditing services to prevent conflicts of interest and boost more competition in the market. The proposed changes spell trouble for the Big Four. 'Big four' auditors face the winds of change EU criticizes role of US credit rating agencies in debt crisis 'Bank stress tests not rigorous enough,' say analysts Germany Iran Germany finds no evidence of Iran plot against US military German investigators have said they can find no evidence to corroborate claims that Iran was planning to attack American targets in Germany, apparently contradicting earlier reports. EU slams Iran and Syria with fresh sanctions 'We are in for a period of high tension between Europe and Iran' Opinion: Playing with fire in Iran More DW BIG CITY NIGHTS – The Scorpions-Film "BIG CITY NIGHTS" - The documentary film about the Scorpions will be in theatres in 2013. But the film's website will keep you up to date until then with the latest news and features about the rock legends from Germany.   Unsubscribe Personal Data Feedback Imprint   © 2011