Germany mandates language tests for four-year-olds from 2029; states seek federal funds

The Bundestag passed legislation requiring mandatory language tests for four-year-old kindergarten children starting in 2029. German states, led by Saxony's CDU Minister of Culture, are demanding additional federal funding and plan to refer the measure to the mediation committee, creating uncertainty over implementation.

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