German media attention on December 7 primarily focused on the new US National Security Strategy under Donald Trump. Throughout the day, headlines described it as an "anti-Europe doctrine," a signal of disengagement, and a "wake-up call" for Europeans, with some sources criticizing it as a threat. The strategy was widely discussed as a critical assessment of Europe and a potential game-changer, with Russia reportedly welcoming it.
Concurrently, the farewell of TV personality Thomas Gottschalk from the German stage continued to draw significant media coverage, marking the end of a television era. CDU leader Merz's visit to Israel also garnered attention, particularly his calls for a two-state solution and his public disagreements with a defiant Netanyahu.