(L-R) Berlin's Senator of Economy Franziska Giffey, German Minister for Digitalization and State Modernization Karsten Wildberger and Christian Democratic top-candidate for the upcoming regional elections Stefan Evers pose next to a robot at the booth of Xiaomi during the opening of the 2026 IFA international trade show for consumer electronics and home appliances, on September 4, 2026 in Berlin. (Photo by Tobias SCHWARZ / AFP via Getty Images)

(L-R) Berlin's Senator of Economy Franziska Giffey, German Minister for Digitalization and State Modernization Karsten Wildberger and Christian Democratic top-candidate for the upcoming regional elections Stefan Evers pose next to a robot at the booth of Xiaomi during the opening of the 2026 IFA international trade show for consumer electronics and home appliances, on September 4, 2026 in Berlin. (Photo by Tobias SCHWARZ / AFP via Getty Images)

Reform UK Deputy Leader Richard Tice poses with a sign for a Great British Business Council ahead of a panel discussion on Net Zero and its effect on the economy, on the second day of the annual Reform UK party conference at the NEC in Birmingham, central England on September 4, 2026. (Photo by Paul ELLIS / AFP via Getty Images)

Reform UK Deputy Leader Richard Tice (C) talks with Economist Catherine McBride (L) and Christopher Monckton ahead of a panel discussion on Net Zero and its effect on the economy, on the second day of the annual Reform UK party conference at the NEC in Birmingham, central England on September 4, 2026. (Photo by Paul ELLIS / AFP via Getty Images)

Reform UK Deputy Leader Richard Tice (2L) poses with Economist Catherine McBride (L), Christopher Monckton, and David Turver, ahead of a panel discussion on Net Zero and its effect on the economy, on the second day of the annual Reform UK party conference at the NEC in Birmingham, central England on September 4, 2026. (Photo by Paul ELLIS / AFP via Getty Images)

Reform UK Deputy Leader Richard Tice poses ahead of a panel discussion on Net Zero and its effect on the economy, on the second day of the annual Reform UK party conference at the NEC in Birmingham, central England on September 4, 2026. (Photo by Paul ELLIS / AFP via Getty Images)

Reform UK Deputy Leader Richard Tice speaks during a panel discussion on Net Zero and its effect on the economy, on the second day of the annual Reform UK party conference at the NEC in Birmingham, central England on September 4, 2026. (Photo by Paul ELLIS / AFP via Getty Images)

Reform UK Deputy Leader Richard Tice speaks during a panel discussion on Net Zero and its effect on the economy, on the second day of the annual Reform UK party conference at the NEC in Birmingham, central England on September 4, 2026. (Photo by Paul ELLIS / AFP via Getty Images)