German media on November 9th focused on the far-reaching influence of Donald Trump's administration. Morning reports, particularly from FR and Welt, highlighted a potential shift in US foreign policy with new negotiations involving Russia.
Later in the day, the controversy surrounding Trump escalated, with reports on a potential hotel project in Belgrade (FAZ), a US government shutdown (FR), and the BBC leadership resigning over a Trump documentary (Spiegel). This extended scrutiny of Trump's actions follows days of coverage on his trade policies and justice department.
Domestically, concerns about the fragility of German democracy in the face of rising extremism (RP Online, WAZ) and the economic risks associated with an AfD government (Spiegel) also received significant attention.