Germany has said it supports a higher defense spending target even though this could leave Europe's largest economy in fiscal hot water.

Germany is planning to lift core defense spending to 3.5% of gross domestic product over the next five years as part of a massive increase in government investment in the military.

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Germany Under-19s play out their second game with double-figure goals in the space of six days - but are knocked out of the European Championship by Spain.

Spain edged past Germany 6-5 after extra-time on Monday, reaching the Under-19 Euros final after a dramatic clash in which eight goals were scored after the 78th minute.

La Roja has just defeated Germany and advances to the grand final of the Under-19 European Championship currently taking place in Romania. Without a doubt, the match had it all. 11 goals, five of