Morning coverage focused on revelations about FDP's "D-Day" operation to exit the coalition, with Zeit's report indicating weeks of coordination. Scholz's 60-minute call with Putin generated extensive analysis, particularly regarding the chancellor's diminishing authority.
By midday, the first SPD Bundestag members publicly called for Defense Minister Pistorius to replace Scholz as chancellor candidate, while polling showed Pistorius significantly outperforming Scholz in public trust. The Green Party elected Brantner and Banaszak as new co-chairs, marking a generational shift.
Evening coverage centered on Trump's leaked Ukraine strategy, suggesting European nations would bear primary responsibility for the conflict. Meanwhile, Germany's last solar panel manufacturer announced possible closure, highlighting ongoing industrial challenges. The SPD leadership attempted to contain the Pistorius rebellion, though regional organizations showed increasing openness to leadership change.