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Major news items in leading German newspapers

Xinhua, November 5, 2015 Adjust font size:

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

Sueddeutsche Zeitung:

-- Given the emission scandal of German automaker Volkswagen, the European Commission will check in the future whether the national authorities of EU member states work properly in the approval of vehicles.

Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung:

-- The German government has increased the pressure on Volkswagen (VW). German Transport Minister Alexander Dobrindt said Wednesday that not only nitrogen oxide emissions, but also carbon dioxide emissions of VW diesel-engined cars would be examined in the future.

Die Welt:

-- The number of acts of violence against refugees has risen significantly in Germany. 104 violent actions against asylum homes have already been registered this year, according to the German Federal Criminal Police Office (BKA). Endit