German media primarily focused on the deepening domestic political strife following the failed constitutional judge election. In the early afternoon, Bundespräsident Steinmeier publicly declared the ruling coalition "damaged," attributing it to the judicial dispute. This assertion immediately prompted extensive coverage and analysis of the government's stability. Subsequently, Chancellor Merz actively engaged in damage control, downplaying the severity of the situation and dismissing "conspiracy theories" related to the election, while also defending his social policies. Parallel reports continued on the Russia-Ukraine conflict, with new warnings from former military commanders about a "realistic possibility" of a broader war by 2030. The EU's decision to postpone counter-tariffs against the US until August also received attention, reflecting ongoing trade tensions.