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Merkel ahead as Germans prepare for Sunday’s election

by Stephen Beard
Sep 21, 2017
A strong economy bodes well for longstanding German leader.
German Chancellor Angela Merkel shakes hands with supporters before addressing an election campaign rally of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) in Kappeln, northern Germany on September 20, 2017.
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Britain's farmers have second thoughts on Brexit

by Stephen Beard
Aug 22, 2017
They face U.S. competition and the loss of EU subsidies.
A dairy farmer looks out of the milking parlor at Newlands Farm in Bozeat, England.
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Anarchists offer a lifeline for refugees in Greece

by Ryan Kailath
Jul 12, 2017
Thousands have obtained access to housing, services and medical care through Athens outsiders.
Graffiti in the Exarchia neighborhood of Athens offers a message of support for refugees and migrants. 
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Whatever happened to the U.S. trade deal with Europe?

by Ryan Kailath
Jul 6, 2017
We take a look at the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership, or TTIP, the U.S. trade agreement with the European Union.
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EU fines Google a record 2.42 billion euros

by Marketplace Contributor
Jun 27, 2017
European regulators say Google is breaching antitrust rules.
European Commissioner for Competition Margrethe Vestager gives a press conference on an antitrust case againts US search engine Google the European Commission in Brussels, on June 27, 2017. The European Commission fined Google 2.42 billion Euros for abusing dominance as search engine by giving illegal advantage to own comparison shopping service. 
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Japan and the EU head for a massive trade deal

by Aaron Schrank
Jun 23, 2017
Japan and the European Union say they’re close to agreement on a broad free-trade deal. It would be the largest such pact for the EU. The two trading partners have been hammering out this deal since 2013, but negotiations have taken on new urgency recently.  Click the audio player above to hear the full story.
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After a difficult few months, Brexit negotiations begin

by Kai Ryssdal
Jun 19, 2017
British Prime Minister Theresa May faces mounting pressure at home.
“Prime Minister May's authority has been shattered,” says Stephen Beard, Marketplace's London correspondent.
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For British whistle-maker, the future is cloudy after the election

by Kai Ryssdal and Sean McHenry
Jun 9, 2017
'The politicians have got to get their act together,' says Simon Topman of the Acme Whistle Co.
About half the factory workers at Acme Whistle Co. are immigrants.
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In Europe, signs of economic recovery

by Andy Uhler
Jun 8, 2017
These past few years have been rough for the European economy. The Greek debt crisis; shaky banks in Italy; widespread unemployment in Spain. Now, though, there are signs that things are picking up. The European Central Bank, which frames economic policy for the eurozone — the 19 countries that use the euro as their currency […]
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Emmanuel Macron may have won the French presidency, but challenges await him

by Stephen Beard
May 8, 2017
His victory may signify a rejection of Marine Le Pen, the far-right candidate, instead of support for him.
Emmanuel Macron addresses his supporters after winning the French presidential election.
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