The SPD revealed its five-point plan for the upcoming Bundestagswahl, including a €15 minimum wage and higher taxes for top earners. This strategy aims to challenge Friedrich Merz and the CDU. Internationally, Israel intensified attacks on Lebanon, targeting Hezbollah positions. In the U.S., Trump's comments about using military force on election day sparked controversy. Poland's new asylum policy, seen as a provocation towards Germany, highlighted ongoing EU tensions. The Hamas attack preparations were detailed in newly released protocols. Domestically, debates continued on topics such as e-car subsidies, citizenship law changes, and arms exports. The day concluded with reports of Russian soldiers being apprehended at a Bundeswehr base, raising espionage concerns.