Morning coverage focused on Correctiv's investigative report about state influence on journalism networks, while the Los Angeles wildfires dominated international news with 16 deaths reported. The AfD congress emerged as central story by midday, with the party dissolving its youth wing and announcing plans for restructuring. Weidel's adoption of "remigration" rhetoric paralleled Austrian FPÖ's approach.
Afternoon coverage shifted to Elon Musk's criticism of German economic conditions, coinciding with reports of Tesla's market troubles in Germany. BSW's party conference provided counterpoint, with Wagenknecht positioning against both AfD and American influence, notably branding Weidel as "Musk's fangirl."
Evening brought reports of potential Putin-Trump meeting plans in the Alps, while coverage continued of protests in Riesa, where 15,000 demonstrated against the AfD congress.