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Major news items in leading German newspapers

Xinhua, March 3, 2015 Adjust font size:

The following are the major news items in leading German newspapers on Tuesday.

Die Welt:

-- After the start of the biggest offensive against the militant group Islamic State (IS), Iraqi forces are advancing on the strategically important town of Tikrit. The army and Shiite militias attacked the hometown of Former Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein from several directions. According to information from the Army, there are 30,000 men participating in the campaign.

Sueddeutsche Zeitung:

-- The influence of trade unions has increased significantly in Germany, according to a study of the German Institute of Economic Research released on Wednesday. One reason for the "comeback of the trade unions" is the financial crisis, said the study. However, the study sees shortcomings in the recruitment of young talents and the development of new professional groups.

Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung:

-- In order to reduce the number of polluting disposable bags, the EU countries will be allowed to tax the bags or even to forbid the use of disposable bags nationwide, EU ministers in Brussels decided on Monday. By the end of 2025, every European should only consume on average forty bags per year. Enditem