Germany approves fuel tax cut; students protest possible return of conscription. All this and more in our Germany news wrap.
German lawmakers hope to drive down fuel prices by cutting taxes on gas and diesel from October 1. Meanwhile, students in many cities are set to protest against military conscription. DW has the latest.
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