Morning coverage centered on Bitcoin crossing $100,000, driven by Trump-related speculation, while Amnesty International's accusation of genocide in Gaza generated extensive debate across German media. By midday, domestic economic concerns intensified as Thyssenkrupp announced major layoffs, followed by similar announcements from Airbus affecting 700 positions.
The OSZE meeting in Malta marked Lavrov's first EU visit since the war's start, featuring confrontational exchanges with Baerbock. Merkel's testimony at the Afghanistan investigation committee acknowledged mission failure, connecting to previous days' coverage of her memoir launch.
Evening developments focused on California earthquake coverage until the tsunami warning was lifted, while Italian media revealed a neo-Nazi plot against Meloni. The Netherlands' implementation of new border controls with insufficient staff numbers highlighted ongoing European migration policy challenges.