The bloc is scrambling to protect its industries from a glut of subsidized Chinese competition and Beijing's recently announced export controls on rare earths.

Northern Ireland also recorded a crucial victory, while Ukraine put five past Iceland in Friday's UEFA qualifiers for World Cup 26.

French Defence Minister Catherine Vautrin and German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius shake hands as they sign an implementation agreement for a satellite-based early warning system during a meeting of NATO Defence Ministers at the Alliance headquarters in Brussels, Belgium October 15, 2025. REUTERS/Yves Herman

The AfD submitted a motion last week urging the federal government to start adding Bitcoin to its long-term reserves.

Despite mass protests from the Left, unions, and well-positioned workers, the reforms were passed into law and seemed to benefit the French economy. Economic growth accelerated from 0.8 percent in 2016 to 2 percent in 2019, following the implementation of these reforms. France’s employment picture also improved .

Giulia Gwinn makes her first Germany appearance since the Women’s Euros and after her return for Bayern Munich last month. The 26-year-old made her return in a 4-0 win over Freiburg and appeared emotional as she came on as a 74th-minute substitute. Gwinn, after her own return, said: “I’m very, very happy about my comeback.