German media on November 11th began with extensive coverage of the US government shutdown, with the Senate voting for an end to the record-long closure, a diplomatic success for President Trump. Concurrently, domestic political discussions centered on Chancellor Merz's 70th birthday and Sahra Wagenknecht's ongoing criticism of President Steinmeier.
By mid-morning, the focus shifted dramatically to the arrest in Dortmund of a man suspected of compiling a "death list" of politicians, including former Chancellors Merkel and Scholz, and soliciting funds for attacks. This story dominated headlines through the afternoon, becoming the primary national security concern.
In the late afternoon, discussions on Germany potentially not needing to accept additional migrants in 2026 under a new EU mechanism emerged. By evening, the US political landscape and new speculations about Putin's health continued to draw attention, alongside reports on a potential coalition crisis in Brandenburg.