# Germany Sticks to Russia Sanctions After Trump Diesel Deal

> Germany maintains sanctions on Russia despite Trump's temporary diesel reprieve.
- Title: Germany Sticks to Russia Sanctions After Trump Diesel Deal
- Summary: Germany maintains sanctions on Russia despite Trump's temporary diesel reprieve. Germany continues enforcing sanctions on Russia after Trump's proposed…
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## Germany rejects EU budget proposal
Germany swiftly rejected a proposed new EU budget that Ireland put forward for the next seven years.
## EU budget cuts proposed
Ireland's €1.826 trillion proposal for seven years includes a €159 billion reduction from the European Commission's original €1.985 trillion estimate.
## Germany demands deeper cuts
Chancellor Friedrich Merz stated the budget cuts should go further, emphasizing the EU budget must be affordable for those bearing the main burden.
## Ragebait named youth word of year
Langenscheidt named 'ragebait' as Germany's 2026 Youth Word of Year with 36.5% of the vote from 1 million young people.
## Germany commits to Russia sanctions
Germany stated it would continue pursuing sanctions against Russia over the war in Ukraine after Trump's temporary diesel reprieve announcement.
## Schröder criticized for Putin birthday
Ex-Chancellor Gerhard Schröder faces criticism for attending Putin's birthday party while civilians in Ukraine die from Russian attacks.
## Schröder's ties to Russia
Schröder's tax-payer financed Berlin office was closed in 2022 over his involvement in the Russian energy sector.
## Trump's diesel deal
Trump announced a temporary US sanctions reprieve allowing Russia to supply over 300,000 tons of diesel to global markets.
## Germany's stance on Ukraine
Germany remains Ukraine's largest financial backer in Europe and has not imported Russian oil since 2023.
## Key takeaway

Germany continues enforcing sanctions on Russia after Trump's proposed diesel deal with Moscow.