The morning headlines focused on the escalation of the Ukraine conflict, with new Russian attacks, and the looming no-confidence vote against EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. Reports also highlighted President Trump's shifting position on Ukraine and his Brazil tariffs. By late morning, the vote against von der Leyen dominated, with its eventual failure confirming her position in the early afternoon. Concurrently, a significant domestic political struggle intensified around Chancellor Merz's controversial support for a constitutional court judicial appointment, generating internal Union conflict and critical media commentary from previous days. Debates also emerged regarding the AfD's presence in public service and the Bundestag's decision to launch an inquiry into the Corona pandemic. The day's coverage further tracked Trump's growing disillusionment with Putin and the ongoing discussions about Ukraine's reconstruction.