German media on November 12th focused heavily on a deepening corruption scandal within the Ukrainian government. Early reports highlighted accusations against a Zelenskyy associate and the dismissal of the Justice Minister (Tagesspiegel, Welt).
By mid-morning, the narrative intensified with the Sueddeutsche reporting growing pressure on President Zelenskyy and a close associate fleeing, while Welt detailed "Dollar-Bündel und Gold-Toiletten" in connection to the allegations. This pressure culminated in late afternoon reports from Bild confirming the resignation of both the Justice and Energy Ministers, indicating a significant shake-up within the government.
Concurrently, developments surrounding Donald Trump's past, specifically his alleged knowledge of the Epstein affair, gained traction across multiple outlets (FAZ, FR, Sueddeutsche), becoming a significant secondary focus.