German media began the day detailing US President Trump's diplomatic efforts, notably his proposed trilateral Ukraine peace summit with Putin and Zelenskyy, a thread from previous days. This focus soon broadened to Trump's immediate implementation of higher tariffs, impacting the EU and German businesses. Domestically, Minister President Haseloff announced he would not seek re-election in Sachsen-Anhalt. However, the afternoon saw the emergence of Frauke Brosius-Gersdorf's withdrawal from the constitutional judge candidacy as the dominant story, following political resistance. This event led to extensive political reactions and coalition tensions. International reporting continued on the Ukraine conflict, with Putin reportedly rejecting a summit with Zelenskyy and war projections extending into 2026, alongside ongoing discussions about Trump's tariff policies. The Brosius-Gersdorf fallout and Trump's global actions remained prominent through the day.