On January 5, German editorial boards pivoted from the immediate shock of the Venezuelan intervention to its aggressive geopolitical expansion. Morning headlines focused on Donald Trump’s direct threats to Colombia, Cuba, and his renewed interest in Greenland, which outlets across the spectrum analyzed as a dismantling of international law. Business-oriented media like Spiegel and Bild monitored the Dax hitting record highs fueled by defense stocks, while simultaneously calculating the risks of a global oil price shock. By midday, domestic concerns intensified as the Berlin power grid sabotage was labeled 'left-wing terrorism' by local officials. Editors highlighted the failure of the Berlin Senate to manage the humanitarian needs of 30,000 households still without power. In the afternoon, the focus shifted to a political collapse in Brandenburg, where the SPD-BSW coalition crumbled following the resignation of Finance Minister Crumbach. Evening coverage converged on the New York courtroom where Nicolás Maduro pleaded not guilty, while Chancellor Merz faced increasing editorial scrutiny for his perceived 'Trump trap' and the sudden dismissal of his chief of staff.