Fuel Relief: Germany’s Bundestag and Bundesrat approved a temporary cut to petrol and diesel taxes, cutting the energy tax by 14.04 cents per litre (about 16.7 cents after VAT effects) from Oct. 1 through year-end, with federal states covering half the €2.5bn hit. Ukraine Support: EU states agreed how to deploy €6.6bn from the European Peace Facility for Ukraine—€900m for military aid, €1bn for joint procurement, and €4.7bn to reimburse members that already sent support. Cyber Crackdown: German authorities shut down nearly 10,000 phone numbers tied to cyber-investment fraud, ordering telecoms to tighten checks on sales partners and retailers. Defense Hardware: The Bundeswehr received the first Puma infantry fighting vehicle from a second production batch, with further deliveries and testing underway. Nazi Crimes Probe: Dortmund prosecutors opened proceedings against a 105-year-old alleged Nazi POW camp guard over suspected WWII murders. Politics & Memory: A German council voted to ban Stolpersteine “stumbling stone” memorial plaques, drawing sharp backlash. Sports—Klopp Era: Jürgen Klopp’s Germany opened with a 1-1 Nations League draw vs the Netherlands, with Denzel Dumfries criticizing Joshua Kimmich’s role in the goal. Economy & Consumers: New data shows German consumer confidence weakening again as energy costs, job worries, and higher prices bite.