Morning coverage dissected RTL's "Quadrell" debate, with Merz's opposition to AfD and American interference drawing particular attention. By noon, Baerbock's unintended disclosure of post-election Ukraine funding plans shifted focus to coalition dynamics. The afternoon brought reports of US questionnaires to NATO allies regarding potential peacekeeping forces in Ukraine, while Macron convened select European leaders in Paris, notably excluding Germany.
Evening's ARD "Wahlarena" revealed unexpected alignments: Scholz and Merz both rejected potential coalition cooperation, while Weidel acknowledged migration necessity before facing confrontation over her sexuality. Habeck admitted digitalization and construction policy failures. The broadcasts highlighted migration and Ukraine policy as primary electoral battlegrounds, while coalition possibilities narrowed.