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German Q2 GDP growth to outpace first quarter considerably - Ifo economist

MUNICH (Reuters) - German economic growth is expected to increase considerably in the second quarter thanks in part to an "immense" pick-up in construction activity, Ifo economist Klaus Wohlrabe told Reuters on Friday. Full story

Private consumption helps German economy to meager growth

BERLIN (Reuters) - Robust private consumption helped Germany eke out meager growth in the first quarter, compensating for declines in both exports and investment, and is likely to remain a pillar of support for Europe's largest economy this year. Full story

Berlin hopes efforts on youth jobs will help its image in Europe

BERLIN (Reuters) - German alarm that their country is blamed for austerity measures compounding the problems in the euro zone helps explain Berlin's bilateral efforts to tackle youth unemployment in some of the countries worst affected. Full story

Medal of Honor winner McGarity dies in Tenn.

Former World War II Army squad leader and Medal of Honor recipient Vernon McGarity has died at age 91, a funeral home said Thursday. Full story

German brewers warn fracking could hurt beer industry

BERLIN (Reuters) - German brewers have warned Chancellor Angela Merkel's government that any law allowing the controversial drilling technique known as fracking could damage the country's cherished beer industry. Full story

France's Hollande says Europe must prioritize creating jobs

LEIPZIG, Germany (Reuters) - Europe must prioritize creating jobs and hope for its youth, French President Francois Hollande said on Thursday at an event in Germany celebrating the 150th anniversary of the German opposition Social Democrat (SPD) party. Full story

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