German media continued extensive reporting on the severe heatwave across Europe, detailing extreme temperatures and upcoming thunderstorms, while discussing heat adaptation strategies. Internationally, US policy changes impacting Ukraine remained a significant focus, particularly regarding potential military aid withdrawal. Domestically, political attention concentrated on internal government struggles, including proposed Bürgergeld cuts and the ongoing difficulty financing electricity tax relief. These tensions culminated in the evening as the ruling coalition failed to reach an agreement on reducing the electricity tax for private consumers, highlighting political deadlock. Concurrently, a major EU political development emerged with Ursula von der Leyen facing a vote of no confidence in the European Parliament. Mid-day also saw prominent coverage of musician Sean "Diddy" Combs' conviction on prostitution-related charges.