15:57⇢Middle East Tensions Escalate as German Politics Simmer
⌨The newspapers report on ongoing tensions in the Middle East, with Israel conducting airstrikes in Lebanon (FAZ, Sueddeutsche). Domestic politics remain prominent, with discussions about the AfD party (Spiegel, TAZ) and CDU's potential chancellor candidate Friedrich Merz hinting at his election program (merkur.de, FAZ). The economic challenges faced by Germany are also highlighted, including debates about unemployment benefits (Junge Freiheit) and the impact of knife attacks on society (Sueddeutsche).