The day began with the aftermath of the AfD's victory in Saxony-Anhalt, as the CDU's internal power struggle escalated and Chancellor Merz faced calls for his resignation. By mid-morning, the PISA study revealed German students' worst-ever results, triggering a national debate on education and migration. However, the dominant story of the day was the arrest of Daniel V., the suspected saboteur of power infrastructure, near Aachen. Multiple outlets reported his capture, the discovery of explosives in his backpack and tent, and his alleged plans to continue attacks. The arrest shifted media focus from political fallout to security concerns, with authorities warning of ongoing threats. In the evening, coverage returned to the AfD's victory, with analyses of coalition scenarios and the CDU's crisis.