Germany news: Budget on the way as coalition quibbles

German lawmakers are set to pass the 2026 budget on Friday amid a drawn-out fight over pension reforms pushed by young conservatives. Berlin also aims to buck an EU ban on new internal combustion car engines from 2035.

• Germany to vote on its 2026 budget after contentious debate
• Berlin lawmakers grappled with reforms to the country's retirement system
• Young conservatives in Friedrich Merz's own party fueled the debate
• Chancellor Merz says he'll push for a delay to an EU ban on internal combustion engines from 2035