What does the cryptic crossword clue "Will the writer in EU lie about Germany coming first to power? (6,4)" mean?

The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). anagram of SELF (synonym="SELF") + EU (synonym="EU") + LIE (synonym="LIE") + D (synonym="Germany + (Will] SELF, novelist, in (EU LIE") = DIESELFUEL The answer is DIESELFUEL.

Will the writer in EU lie about Germany coming first to power? (6,4)

Guardian Cryptic #29419 | 13 Across | 2024-06-26 flower

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