Germany news: Parliament approves fuel tax cut

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German lawmakers hope to drive down fuel prices by cutting taxes on gas and diesel from October 1. Meanwhile, Germany's defense minister visited Budapest to ramp up defense and military ties.

  • A fuel tax cut passes Bundestag as Germany faces high gas prices
  • A state minister reportedly pushes plan to limit asylum right
  • Germany's Defense Minister Pistorius in Budapest
  • Left Party approves launch of exploratory coalition talks with Greens, SPD after Berlin election
  • Students across Germany go on strike against potential return of military conscription

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