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THE THEME OF THE DAY
Brexit decision - the next attempt
A good two and a half years ago, the British decided in a referendum to leave the EU. After a long period of uncertainty, another decision should be made: in the evening, the British parliament wants to vote on a deal that Prime Minister Theresa May has negotiated with Brussels. My colleague Kevin Hagen explains the situation in the text and together with Benjamin Braden in the video.
In May, May had postponed the vote - she had no hope of success. However, their chances are far better: it is likely that the Prime Minister will fail with her deal. The British press sees it similar to the bookmakers. In that case, a second referendum would be an option again. But that would be far too dangerous from the point of view of my colleague Jörg Schindler because it could help the right wing in Europe.
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Theresa May
In any case, it is quite possible that Brexit will be deferred in a decision against the deal. That would continue to increase the problems - especially with the upcoming European elections, write my colleagues Markus Becker and Peter Müller.
You can follow the debate and the vote over the evening in the livestream and in the live blog. From 8 pm on, amendments to amendments are expected. These could even prevent the actual decision again. If that does not happen, then follows the vote on the deal.
NEWS
What you need to know today
- Germany's economy continues to grow: German gross domestic product grew for the ninth year in a row in 2018 - but weaker than before.
- Task forces want to reach two-year tunneling: It is still unclear whether the little boy in Spain has really fallen into the deep hole. But saviors are trying to reach him.
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Borehole in Spain
- Investigators unmask suspected spy in the Bundeswehr: According to SPIEGEL information, a Bundeswehr member should have passed on secret information of the troops to the Iranian intelligence service.
- Antarctica loses more ice than feared: So far, experts thought that the eastern part of the continent was quite stable. A mistake, now notes an investigation.
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Antarctic
- The constitutional protection explains AFD nationally to the test case: The authority sees with the party indications for anti- constitutional aspirations. The decision on an observation has not yet fallen. The AfD announced legal action against the review.
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OPINION
Most talked about comments, interviews, essays
Why rail is considered an innovative company: Julian Kawohl has examined the willingness to innovate in Germany. In the interview, the economist says the outlook is grim.
England to the Indians: Also Harald Schmidt deals today with the Brexit. He has a proposal on how to proceed after the EU's exit from the British.
THE MIRROR
Harald Schmidt
STORIES
The most read texts at SPIEGEL +
Traces of the crimes of Auschwitz: With great effort restorers fight to preserve relics and ruins of the former concentration camp Auschwitz-Birkenau. But how authentic is the memorial?
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Auschwitz concentration camp
Is this German world culture - or is it possible? As an "Intangible Cultural Heritage", Unesco honors dances, festivals and rituals. But is a historical craft like the Frisian blueprint really worth protecting?
THE NUMBER OF THE DAY
115
So many minutes (1:55 hours) Alexander needed success in the first round of the Australian Open for his success in the first round of the Australian Open. The best German tennis player prevailed 6: 4, 6: 1, 6: 4 against Aljaz Bedene from Slovenia. The slight foot injury from the training also "every day better," said the 21-year-old. A total of five German pros won their opening match. Next to Zverev were Philipp Kohlschreiber, Maximilian Marterer, Mona Barthel and Angelique Kerber.
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Alexander Zverev
MY EVENING
The recommendations for your closing time
Handball World Cup: If you just wait for the outcome at Brexit instead of pursuing the whole debate and voting, we'll have lighter fare for you. Germany meets World Champion France. Germany is outsider - even if superstar Nikola Karabatic will not play. From 20.30 clock you can follow in the live ticker SPIEGEL ONLINE or ZDF whether Germany succeeds in a surprise.
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Handball coach Christian Prokop
Video series on clan crime: Today the Berlin clan leader Arafat Abou-Chaker was arrested after lengthy undercover investigations. If you want to know more about the background, I recommend you for the evening our video series "The Power of the Clans".
I wish you a nice finishing time.
warmly
Andreas Evelt from the Daily Team
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