Trump's shadow cabinet appointments dominated morning coverage, with Matt Gaetz for Justice generating concern across political lines. By midday, discussions shifted to the practical implications of the coalition collapse, as multiple parties addressed Scholz regarding election timing hurdles. The Bundestag passed its final measures with reduced agenda.
Reports emerged of North Korean soldiers supporting Russian advances on the Ukraine front, while Habeck's ministry moved to block Russian LNG imports. The afternoon brought revelations about Merz-Lindner coordination during recent parliamentary sessions, suggesting pre-planned moves.
Evening coverage centered on Trump's nomination of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as Health Secretary, completing a cabinet lineup that includes several controversial figures. Meanwhile, Ukrainian sources indicated potential openness to territorial compromises, marking a shift in negotiation stance.