Germany is planning to remove Huawei equipment from its 5G network by 2026, according to a preliminary agreement between the government and major telecom operators. The agreement, which has not yet been signed, aims to remove Huawei and ZTE components from core networks by the end of 2026 and all wireless access network management systems by the end of 2029. This move comes after years of discussions and pressure from the US government, which has been pushing Germany to ban Huawei's 5G equipment due to security concerns. The German government is also considering using public funds to help telecom operators replace Huawei equipment with alternative solutions. This development is a significant step towards reducing Huawei's presence in Germany's 5G network and could have implications for the company's global business.