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Major news items in leading German newspapers

Xinhua, March 17, 2016 Adjust font size:

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

Der Tagesspiegel:

-- German Chancellor Angela Merkel said Wednesday that the meeting of EU leaders on Thursday and Friday could become a crucial milestone in tackling the refugee issue. She dismissed concerns by critics that the EU could make too far-reaching concessions to Turkey to get its support in easing the refugee influx to Europe.

Sueddeutsche Zeitung:

-- German Chancellor Angela Merkel praised Turkey on Wednesday for its role in dealing with the refugee issue, saying the country "couldn't be honored enough" for taking in more than 2 millions of refugees.

Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung:

-- Deutsche Boerse and the London Stock Exchange will propose the establishment of a joint holding company to their shareholders. The two companies have agreed on a merger on Wednesday. Endit