Germany news: Parliament set to OK major defense package

The Bundestag budget committee is set to sign off on more than €50 billion in military purchases. The Cabinet is to propose tighter rules for welfare recipients. DW has the lastest headlines from Germany.

• The Bundestag will likely green-light tens of billions in military expenditure as the country rearms amid the threat of Russian aggression
• The Cabinet is to propose stricter conditions for recipients of welfare, or Bürgergeld, in its likely last meeting this year
• The government is discussing loosening rules for shooting wolves, which are endangering livestock in some German regions

DW brings you headlines, background and analyses on the top topics regarding Germany on Wednesday, December 17: