German media initially focused on terror raids in North Rhine-Westphalia and a cyberattack on Bundeswehr suppliers. However, editorial attention quickly pivoted to the Bundestag's general debate. This became the day's dominant narrative, marked by intense confrontations, particularly between Chancellor Merz and AfD leader Alice Weidel. Weidel's sharp criticism provoked strong rebuttals from Merz and the ruling coalition, escalating the parliamentary exchanges throughout the morning and early afternoon. By evening, a new controversy gained prominence: widespread outrage over Chancellor Merz's decision to support a constitutional judge candidate who reportedly defends abortion until birth, indicating a significant political fault line. International topics, including Trump's shifting positions on Ukraine and tariffs, and the humanitarian situation in Gaza, also received coverage but were secondary to the domestic political drama.