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Germany announces a multibillion dollar inflation relief package

The German government has announced a $65 billion dollar relief package to help citizens facing soaring inflation and surging energy costs as Russia cuts off its gas supplies to Europe.

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Rob Schmitz
Rob Schmitz is NPR's international correspondent based in Berlin.
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