Trump's declaration to take control of Gaza and transform it into a "Middle East Riviera" dominated morning coverage, with Netanyahu praising these "fresh ideas." The plan involves Palestinian relocation and received widespread criticism across German media.
By midday, reports emerged of a Russia-directed sabotage campaign targeting hundreds of German vehicles with construction foam, allegedly aimed at undermining Habeck before federal elections. The operation involved placing Habeck stickers on damaged vehicles.
Internal SPD tensions surfaced as reports revealed party leadership had previously urged Scholz to step aside as chancellor candidate in favor of Pistorius. The CDU announced plans to lower the age of criminal responsibility, while new polls showed the party maintaining stability despite recent migration policy controversies. AfD reached new polling heights in Thüringen.