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229/2018 • 6 OCTOBER, 2018 WEEKEND ISSUE

DAILY NEWS IN ENGLISH

Italyʼs Matteo Salvini: EU has ʼruined our countryʼ Disputes over Italyʼs budget with the EU come ahead of next yearʼs EU elections

Deputy premier Matteo Salvini has suggested EU Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker had "ruined Europe and our country."

The far-right, Euroskeptic head of Italyʼs League party appeared to strengthen his line against EU opposition to Italyʼs tax-cutting budget on Friday. Speaking at an agricultural trade fair in Rome, Deputy Prime Minister and Interior Minister Matteo Salvini said: "The EU said yes to (past) budgets that impoverished Italy and made its situation precarious."

"So I donʼt get up in the morning thinking about the judgment that people like Juncker and (EU Economic Affairs Commissioner Pierre) Moscovici, who have ruined Europe and Italy, have of the government and of Italy," Salvini added. ʼI talk to sober peopleʼOn Tuesday, Salvini had threatened to seek damages from Juncker for scaring off investors by attackingRomeʼs budget plans, amid some thinly veiled personal remarks levelled at the president. When asked by broadcaster La7 about Junckerʼs suggestion Italy might pose a Greecelike threat to the euro, Salvini replied: "I talk to sober people who donʼt make comparisons that arenʼt here nor there." "He should drink two glasses of water before opening his mouth, and stop spreading nonexistent threats," Salvini continued. "Or weʼll ask him for damages."

Speaking in Germany on Monday, Juncker had said: "We have to do everything to avoid a new Greek or rather an Italian crisis this time. One crisis was enough." The Commission president added there should be no "special treatment" for what he

called Romeʼs budget indiscipline.

Italy has the second biggest public debt in the EU, currently at 131 percent of GDP. Only Greeceʼs debt is larger.Junckerʼs words were echoed by eurozone finance ministers at a Eurogroup meeting who cautioned against Italyʼs budget plans. EU Economic Affairs Commissioner Pierre Moscovici angered politicians in Rome when he said "The Italians have... chosen a resolutely euroskeptic and xenophobic government that, on issues of migration and budget, istrying to get out of its European obligations." On Wednesday, Italian Economy Minister Giovanni Tria appeared to back off the coalition governmentʼs plans by saying he expected the debt-to-GDP ratio to fall, thanks to higher growth. Instead of a public sector deficit of around 2.4 percent of GDP announced last week, Tria said deficits of 2.1 percent for 2020 and 1.8 percent in 2021 were envisaged. Elections to the European Parliament are due to be held next May with anti-EU sentiment running high in Italy, Hungary, Poland and withMarine Le Penʼs Rassemblement National, or National Rally, the new name for the Front National in France. Salvini is due to meet with Le Pen in Rome next week. "I will be in Rome with Matteo Salvini on Monday on the invitation of the Unione Generale del Lavoro to talk about economic growth and social prospects in a Europe of nations," Le Pen said via Twitter.

Canadian court revokes manʼs citizenship over Nazi SS ties, again

Macedonia name change could be a game changer

Belgium to sue Google for not blurring military sites

Dutch police find bomb-making

Risto Mijakovski sits in a tent in the small park opposite the Macedonian parliament building in the capital Skopje. A painter by trade, Mijakovski is a member of the #Bojkotiram (Boycott) movement which wants to preserve the Republic of Macedonia. "By changing our name they want to completely erase the Macedonian nation. We are losing our identity, our language, everything," he tells DW. The debate over what to call the country has been simmering since independence in 1991. Now, it has reached boiling point.

Belgium has said it will take legal action against Google for not complying with its requests to blur satellite images of sensitive defense sites. The Belgian Defense Ministry said it had asked the technology giant to blur sites such as air bases and nuclear power stations, citing national security concerns. "The Ministry of Defense will sue Google," a ministry spokeswoman said, without giving further details. Google has previously complied with similar requests from other countries including France and the Netherlands.

Dutch investigators revealed on Friday they found a substantial quantity of raw materials for explosives at the homes of seven suspects arrested a day earlier on terror-related charges. Officers also found "100 kilograms [220 pounds] of fertilizer, possibly for use in a car bomb," prosecutors said. The men were reportedly planning to carry out a large-scale attack on an event with the aim of causing multiple casualties. The arrests followed a monthslong investigation into a terror network.

materials after ʼterrorʼ arrests

Canadaʼs Federal Court on Thursday declined to review a decision to revoke the citizenship of a Ukrainian immigrant accused of having links to a Nazi SS killing squad during World War II. In a statement, the court said the Canadian governmentʼs finding that Helmut Oberlander, now aged 94, had lied about his wartime activities when he arrived in Canada with his wife in 1954 was "justifiable," paving the way to his deportation.

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How extreme poverty is forcing Pakistanis to sell kidneys Muhammad Iqbal (pictured above) is a 44-year-old laborer hailing from eastern Pakistan. He wants to play kabaddi, a wrestling-like traditional sport in South Asia, but his deteriorating health does not allow him to indulge in any activity that is physically straining. A former brick kiln worker, Iqbal is now unable to lift heavy stuff. He was not always so enervated. A wrong decision in 2012 changed his life for the worse. Iqbal regrets making that decision. "In 2012, I was heavily indebted," Iqbal, a father of eight children, told DW. "I was living in a village near Lahore and working at a brick kiln factory. I had borrowed 135,000 Pakistani rupees (€1,603, $1,856) from the kiln owner. I was working round the clock to pay back the loan, but with my meagre salary, I could hardly make both ends meet, let alone repay the loan," Iqbal said. "I was so desperate that I was ready to do anything to get some money," a teary Iqbal told DW. "At the time, my cousin Ashraf came up with an idea — he asked me to sell my kidney and repay the loan."

Austrian journalist reportedly arrested in Turkey Max Zirngast, an Austrian journalist, was detained by "anti-terror" authorities in Ankara according to one of the magazines he worked for.

The report said heʼd likely been detained for "political publications."

Austrian journalist Max Zirngast was detained by security forces in Turkey on Tuesday morning, according to the magazine that he worked for. Re:voltmagazine reported on Twitter that Zirngast and "several others" were arrested in Ankara around 5:00 a.m. on Tuesday morning by "anti-terror" authorities. They posted a picture of Zirngast as well as a photo of security forces allegedly removing him from what appears to be an apartment building.

The magazine initially said that he had been detained on "terror" charges, but later said that he was likely being held due to "political publications." According to re:volt, Zirngast has lived in Turkey for several years, where he works and is studying. Ismail Küpeli, a political scientist and journalist, wrote on Twitter that Zirngastʼs arrest was likely tied to his work, and not to any alleged "terrorist" activities.

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Bavariaʼs CSU tumbles to record low 1 week before election Voters are dropping like flies in their support for Bavarian conservatives, a new poll has shown

Ryanair warns it may close German bases over strike action Ryanair said on Tuesday that it may slash jobs and close some German bases if it is hit with more strikes. The warning came the day before Ryanair pilots employed in Germany planned a 24-hour walkout. "These threatened strikes can only damage Ryanairʼs business in Germany, and if they continue, will lead to base cuts and job cuts for both German pilots and cabin crew, particularly at some secondary German bases," said Ryanairʼs chief marketing officer, Kenny Jacobs. German pilots union Vereinigung Cockpit (VC) called for the strike actionin a statement issued on Monday. Ryanair pilots and cabin crewhave already taken strike actionin Italy, Portugal, Spain, Belgium, Germany, Sweden and the Netherlands. Unions in Ireland and Italy havereached agreements with Ryanair during the past two weeks.

It also revealed tension between CSU premier Markus Söder and Angela Merkelʼs interior minister, CSU head Horst Seehofer.

With just over a week to go before a regional election, support for Bavariaʼs Christian Social Union (CSU) has a hit a record low of 33 percent, a poll published Thursday

by German public broadcaster ARD showed. The results were a drop of 2 percentage points for the CSU since last month. The ARD poll also showed that 52 percent of Bavarians are partially or entirely unsatisfied with the current CSU government.

The conservative party, only present in Bavaria, has been bleeding support over the past

EU court sees discrimination in Catholic hospitalʼs firing of divorced doctor The European Court of Justice (ECJ) ruled on Tuesday that the head doctor of a Catholic Church-run clinic in Düsseldorf had lost his job due to potential "hidden discrimination" after he was fired for getting married a second time. The ruling, which came after the case had worked its way through the German courts over three years, could influence the relationship between the German state and the church-run employers. Currently, the

months due tovoter dissatisfaction over its hard-line immigration policiesand challenges from parties on both the left and right. It has historically governed alone in Bavaria thanks toa typical vote share of around 50 percent. However, should the results of Bavariaʼs regional election on October 14 mirror Thursdayʼs poll, the southern state would be headed for a coalition government — a rarity in its post-World War II history that would also carry implications at the national political level.

German constitution grants the church to right to fire employees who breach its religious laws.Divorced and remarried In the case, the ECJ was looking at EU law to see whether church-related institutions were allowed to impose stricter requirements on their Catholic employees than on those who were members of other religions or non-religious.

World hunger on the rise for a third year One in nine people in the world is affected by hunger. That is what the latest report by the UNʼs Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has

found. Heavy droughts and conflict are some of the main drivers behind the rise. If the trend continues, the FAO warns, the world will fall far short of achieving the UNʼs 2030 goal of eradicating hunger. The report points out that a few advances have been made. Stunting levels in children have for instance decreased and the practice of exclusive breastfeeding has risen in Africa and Asia, while they have declined in North America.

DW spoke to Cindy Holleman, a senior economist at the FAO about the report. Cindy Holleman: The key finding thatʼs coming out this year is that indeed world hunger globally is rising for the third year in a row. And this is very worrying because it basically sets us back to the levels of hunger of almost a decade ago. So it is quite an alarming situation.

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Dark, intense shades meet casual feminine style: Högl Collection A/W 2018/2019 The Högl autumn/winter 2018/19 collection confidently showcases the new on-trend colours dark plum, violet, rust brown and different shades of grey.

The new season’s styles are impressively strong, but still feminine.

They come in a range of new colours and materials, in slim, elegant styles with block heels and profiled soles – guaranteed to turn heads. Nightwalker Mysterious and as dark as the night, the styles in this part of the collection won’t fail to impress.

The focus is on new interpretations of classics: boots and ankle boots with stylish details such as laces, eyelets and buckles. The colour palette ranges from black to dark grey to the new addition of dark plum.

Swarovski® crystal detailing empha-

sises the feminine look and adds a hint of opulence. Winter styles are enhanced by a Gore-Tex® membrane, and are available in both casual suede and metallic leather.

Sense Maker Delicate greys bring a ray of light in the winter darkness, complemented by clean, simple lines.

The urban focus of the collection uses a palette of flattering dark grey, stone, nude and mauve tones. Trendy block heels and new queenie heels feature strongly. From sneakers to heels (in round, V-neck and highfronted cuts) to bootees and overknee boots, the high-quality leather

and soft neutral colours of these new designs complement next season’s relaxed, feminine look perfectly. Experiencer The third theme of the collection is expressed in earthy tones, from espresso to rust brown and camel. Sneakers, bootees and heels in burnt colours and retro-chic style invite to experiment with all sorts of different combinations. The multi-tone effect of the new materials used for ankle boots – such as crushed Naplak – adds a surprising twist to their look. Singer Adrien Szek‐ eres is now 3rd year brand ambassador of Högl Shoes in Hungary!

Air guitarists compete for world title (and world peace) in Finland The elite among the international air guitar scene donʼt just gather each year in the Finnish city of Oulu to shake their long hair and jump around on stage, but also to strive for loftier humanitarian goals. According to the ideology of the Air Guitar World Championships, as stated on the official website, "wars would end, climate change stop and all bad things disappear, if all the people in the world played the air guitar." Contestants from six countries are gearing up for the final of the air guitar world championships on Friday, organizers said. Contestants are judged on their ability to pretend to strum rock or heavy metal electric guitar solos — minus the instrument.

Budapest Weekend Guide for September Our regular round-up for the upcoming weekend offers plenty of suggestions for where to go, what to do and who should not be missed during the next three days. There are always so many happenings to choose from in Budapest – exhibitions, parties, live music, festivals and more – but here is our pick of the bunch. Kazinczy Promenade on Kazinczy utca On Saturday, Budapest’s chaotic Kazinczy utca hosts a colourful car-free carnival. Almost all the street’s restaurants, cafés, bars and clubs join forces to host events for adults and kids alike. Bicycles and four-legged friends are welcome, but nothing with four wheels, please! Szimplant at Szimpla Kert Szimplant is a day for all those with green fingers. The event features a quiz, plant adoption, exhibitions, talks, performances and great music. Polish Jazz 1918 – 2018 |Młynarski-Masecki Jazz band at the Budapest Music Center

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Hungarian company wins exclusive rights to AC/DC brand

ʼYou are a woman, a mother, a sister and a daughter; dare to be yourself with Celeniʼ

A line born in Budapest embracing the female body through precised tailoring to achieve effortless sophistication together with timeless classics.

Celeni is a lifestyle brand designed

for educated and powerful, yet feminine women, who love art and culture. It focuses on everyday luxury, creating classic, but modern pieces season after season highlighting womenʼs natural beauty.

Visit us: Tipton Budapest, 1056 Budapest, Irányi u. 20 More information: www.tipton.hu

A local eyewear manufacturer is the exlcusive producer of eyewear for hard rock gods AC/DC. Vinylize, created by local designer Zachary Tipton, recycles vinyl records into uber-premium glasses and sunglasses. Now their new collection is made out of one of the most successful albums ever: Back in Black. Be prepared to pay premium

for their products which are all handmade in their downtown workshop.

Prices start at 90,000 HUF(300 euros). A visit will grant you access to their production facilites where you can even have your purchase customized.

ʼFahrenheit 11/9ʼ: Michael Mooreʼs latest film is a call to action

Reasons why you should be happy the holidays are over

In his new documentary, Oscar winner Michael Moore takes on Donald Trump, the US electoral system and growing social inequality. "Fahrenheit 11/9" opens this week in cinemas across North America.

So reads the provocative slogan on posters for Michael Mooreʼs latest film, Fahrenheit 11/9. The poster shows a golfer from behind, a man wearing a red baseball cap, his swing aiming for the White House. Itʼs clear who the image is meant to represent. This movie is about Donald Trump — but not only him. Fahrenheit 11/9 deals with Trumpʼs election to the US presidency in 2016 and raises the question of how it could happen despite all polls suggesting otherwise. In his documentary, Moore also takes aim at the entire US political system. Known for his controversial documentaries, Moore received an Oscar for Bowling for Columbine in 2003, a film about school shootings and the US arms industry.

Best time of the year? No way! Nearly 20 percent of people aged between 30 and 44 cannot relax while on holiday.

This is the conclusion of a Forsa survey. Some people canʼt completely forget work because their boss wants them to be available at all times. Others have stress with their family. The holidays apparently also lead to a few extra pounds. More than 50 percent of all Germans gain weight during their vacation, usually one or two kilos, according to a representative survey by the travel site start.de. All that good food and drink has to go somewhere!

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Everyday use and extreme fashion accessories by young Hungarian brand DELACIER

Timeless stability meets sophisticated elegance in the collection.

DELACIER is an extravagant jewelry and accessory brand which was born by the fusion of steel and string art technique. The philosophy of the brand is based on innovation, experimentation and astonishing combining with minimal elements. In addition to the jewelry pieces DELACIER also provides extreme fashion accessories not meant for everyday use, which belong to the futurist line of the brand. The products depend on the

style, not the age. It means the DELACIER woman is having a strong, fierce character, unique style with confidence. She is choosing the perfect DELACIER jewelry no matter if it is a strong necklace or a refined earrings. The brand was created by Dora Domokos after graduating the ModʼART International Institute of Fashion Design in Hungary. "While designing my diploma collection I realized that I would like to work with steel in the future. Working with this metal was natural for me, because our family business is processing and working with steel more than 20 years. As I child, I spent so much time in the workroom, where I discovered many industrial materials and technologies. These childhood memories gave me the inspiration of creating the brand, the mood as well as the spectacle of DELACIER. Showroom (By appointment only!) : Clique De‐ sign studio 1082 Budapest, Hungary, Baross u. 47. Mobile: +36 30 4692494 Shops (just drop by): ColourMyStyle // 1066 Budapest Zichy Jenő u. 32 ONE Fash‐ ion Budapest // 1092 Budapest Ráday u. 9.

Find out more or buy online: https://shop.delacier.com/

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ʼA Star is Bornʼ in Lady Gaga A singer is discovered just as another faces the end of his career: itʼs not new material

Still the third remake of "A Star is Born" offers great cinema and reveals Lady Gagaʼs powerful acting talent.

Hollywood: The land of dreams.

Here, careers can really take off.

Actors ascend like comets, soaring to unimaginable heights. But the reverse is equally possible: Bottomless descent, when the emotions are even more intense. Itʼs similar in the music industry where global audiences looking to be entertained experience a few happy ascents and a lot of deeply sad descents every few years. The ups and downs of show

business A Star is Born links these two worlds of film and music on the big screen. It is an eternal story about the intoxicating feelings of a meteoric rise and the dismays of a fall. Based on classic Hollywood material from the 1930s, A Star is Born has been remade a couple of times already, featuring in each new version, of course, the stars of the time. This time, Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper are in the spotlight.

Brandenburg Gate crowns itself with street art installation As everywhere in the world where JR is active with his photomontages, he works with the glances of others. People mostly look from walls and fences. This time they look down from the Brandenburg Gate. In front of it, huge figures, recognizable as GDR border soldiers, are positioned at a certain distance. It looks like a 3D effect. The French street art artist JR is designing this oversized installation for the three-day festival on the occasion of German Unity Day in Berlin. The artist used one of the legendary photos from the fall of the Berlin Wall night in November 1989 as a basis for his installation: celebrating Berliners sit and dance on the wall while border guards stand there looking at them. In Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, the 35-year-old artist already stuck oversized pairs of eyes on the Favela Morro da Providencia; he also installed huge portraits of Israelis and Palestinians on the border wall between Israel and Palestine.

World Press Photo exhibition now open in Budapest

Author Richard Ford on the power of literature A short story writer and novelist, Richard Fordʼs debut novel, A Piece of My Heart, was released in 1976.

He shot to fame with a trilogy following the sportswriter Frank Bascombe through his everyday life in New Jersey. Ford has published seven novels, five collections of short stories and most recently, a memoir covering his parentsʼ lives,

Between Them: Remembering My Par‐ ents, released in 2017. Only one this

week and thatʼs all I think about. I am fully concentrating on this because itʼs such an honor. I have read

Lenz, and to know his work and now to meet his family and to have this award bestowed by the city of Hamburg for whom he is a cherished writer, is remarkable. I come from Mississippi, a land of writers, and writers there are also cherished and honored. Itʼs miraculous to live where I live and to get to come to Hamburg. To come here to have my work that I did in this little fishermenʼs cottage on the Atlantic read and talked about is a miracle to me.

Itʼs something I couldnʼt have in my wildest dreams imagined.

A heartwarming hug, exploited sex workers and all of the chaos and calamity caused by an increasing terrorist attacks and conflict. The annual World Press Photo travelling exhibition once again portrays milestones from the past year through the best works of photojournalism. The exhibition is on view until October 23rd at the Hungarian National Museum. If you just visit one show in Budapest this autumn, it should be this one.

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Culture

What’s happening in Budapest – September 2018 Festivals, cool concerts, cultural events and amazing parties – Budapest is always buzzing. Every month, we bring together all of the important happenings taking place in and around Hungary’s capital, so you can plan ahead. In September, the Budapest Wine Festival, the National Gallop and cool concerts are all among the many exciting events you shouldn’t miss. Whether you would like to shake it to the coolest beats, immerse yourself in culture or give in to guilty pleasures, we present a bunch of suggestions for the upcoming weeks. Get out there and enjoy everything that Budapest has to offer! Budapest Urban Games A38 concerts Ricky Martin Budapest Wine Festival Food Truck Show Budapest 33rd Wizz Air Budapest Half Marathon National Gallop Sweet Days Chocolate and Sweets Oktoberfest Dub FX In September, scores of cool concerts will be rocking the A38 Ship, a repurposed Ukrainian cargo vessel that is today one of the hottest hangouts in Budapest. Parties aboard are plenty, but here is our pick of the bunch: on September 24th ‘the occult Nick Cave’, King Dude, brings his new album to Budapest, performing with the Icelandic dark-wave trio, Kælan Mikla. On September 28th, another album launch will be presented, by Berlin-based downtempo-nu-jazz collective, Jazzanova, and on 30th, one of the most unique characters in contemporary European r’n’b-pop, Dena, brings a gentle mix of modern glitter and DIYBalkan aesthetics aboard.

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Simona Halep: World number one suffers slipped disc

World number one Simona Halep has suffered a slipped disc that puts her participation in this monthʼs WTA Finals in doubt. The French Open champion, 27, says she does not know how long she will be out but hopes to be back "soon". The Romanianretired from Sundayʼs first-round matchagainst Ons Jabeur at the China Open with a back injury. "I will discuss with doctors in the next few days and will keep you updated," shesaid on Twittter. The injury could force Halep to miss the end-of-season WTA Finals in Singapore, which run from 21 to 28 October.

Russia doping ban being lifted ʼundermines faith in Wadaʼ - Paula Radcliffe

The reinstatement of Russiaʼs antidoping agency undermines the faith clean athletes have in the World AntiDoping Agency, says marathon world record holder Paula Radcliffe. Wada hasended a three-year suspensionwhich followed a major scandal over alleged state-sponsored doping.

Briton Radcliffe is one of several leading current and former athletes to criticise Thursdayʼs decision. "This goes against everything Wada is supposed to stand for," she said. "It undermines their credibility and the faith clean athletes have in them."

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Aleksandar Kolarovʼs free kick stunner secures Serbia win over Costa Rica A brilliant second half free kick from captain Aleksandar Kolarov led Serbia to a deserved win over Costa Rica. Serbia were wasteful in front of goal but did enough to secure three vital points in Group E. Another World Cup day, another sublime freekick. If Cristiano Ronaldo’s ice-cold effort tosnatch a point against arch-rivals Spain on day two was the current goal of the tournament front-runner, the Portuguese may have just met his match. Aleksandar Kolarov, take a bow. A combination of poor finishing and sublime goalkeeping had kept the scores level until Serbia’s no.11 produced his moment of magic. Kolarov’s powerful left foot is no secret, but few inside the stadium would have expected such a thunderous strike when the Roma defender stood over a free kick midway through the second half. His shot was unstoppable; a side-footed missile which screamed into the top corner of the Costa Rica net.

Juventus backs Ronaldo amid rape accusations ,Nike ʼconcernedʼ

Sponsors for Cristiano Ronaldo have said they are "concerned" by rape accusations against the soccer superstar. Italian champions Juventus, however, have supported their player, praising him as a "great champion."

Two major sponsors, Nike and EA Sports, have expressed concern about the conduct of Cristiano Ronaldo as their star client facesaccusations of rape. "We are deeply concerned by the disturbing allegations and will continue to closely monitor the situation," Nike said in a statement on Thursday. Ronaldo, one of the worldʼs most famous football players, has a contract to advertise Nike and wear their gear on the field. His latest deal with the sports company, struck in 2016, was

reportedly worth $1 billion (€868 million). The athlete is also the face of FIFA video games, produced by EA Sports. Ronaldoʼs image and likeness are featured in the topselling series. The US-based company has also pledged to monitor the situation, adding that it expected its athletes "conduct themselves in a manner that is consistent with EAʼs values." The 33-year-oldRonaldo has strongly denied claimsthat he sexually assaulted an American woman in 2009.

Thomas Müller: ʼOur heart is still beatingʼ Germanyʼs first game since the World Cup debacle was highly anticipated by both team and fans alike. Against the new world champions, Joachim Löw and his players took positives from a cathartic goalless draw. oni Kroos waved to the remaining fans inside the Allianz Arena with a smile. He looked relieved, as did the rest of his teammates who had already disappeared into the tunnel after their lap of honor. Only Kroos remained to soak up the rest of the atmosphere.

Thegoalless draw against the newly crowned world champions Franceseems to have had an effect. "Today was a good first step," analyzed Leon Goretzka. "It was about showing people that our heart is still beating," added Thomas Müller. Three months after the debacle in Russia, the German national team presented a different face. "That was particularly important for the coach," explained Goretzka. "We wanted to show more commitment and engagement on the pitch and I think we did that."