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epa06219076 German 'Stern' magazine columnist Hans-Ulrich Joerges (top, 2-R) watches the beginning of a session of the Federal Council in Berlin, Germany, 22 September 2017. Berlin's Governing Mayor Michael Mueller rotatively takes over the the official duties as Federal Council President on 01 November 2017. The presidency of the Federal Council, the Upper House of the German Parliament, rotates on a yearly basis amongst the governors of the 16 German Federal states. EPA/CLEMENS BILAN