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Germany and Allies Push for Deep EU Budget Cuts. Germany and five allied EU nations challenge the European Commission's 1.76 trillion euro budget proposal for 2028-2034, calling the 60% increase unaffordable and excessive.

German Teams Face Tough Competition in 2026 Champions League. Bayern Munich, Borussia Dortmund, RB Leipzig, and VfB Stuttgart confront strong rivals in the new single-table format of the 2026 Champions League group stage, testing their competitive discipline.

Union and SPD Prepare for Crucial Reform Talks Amid Tensions. Coalition leaders meet in Münster to tackle reforms in pensions, health, and care, navigating political strains and public discontent during a pivotal reform session.

Frugal EU Nations Join Germany to Demand EU Budget Cuts. Germany and five frugal EU countries push for significant spending reductions in the 2028-2034 EU budget plan, facing resistance but emphasizing revised spending priorities.

German Advocates Demand Youth Protections After Meta Settlement. Following Meta's $16.7 billion US settlement, German consumer protection leaders call for stronger social media safety rules to better safeguard youth online welfare.