The morning revealed North Korean artillery deliveries to Russia, while reports emerged of massive Russian air strikes against Ukraine. The SPD's internal crisis deepened as the first parliament member openly opposed Scholz's candidacy.
By early afternoon, the Green Party convention elected Habeck as chancellor candidate with 96.5% support, while Baerbock publicly endorsed him. Simultaneously, CDU's potential chancellor Merz gained media attention through policy positions, creating a three-way dynamic between current chancellor Scholz, Green candidate Habeck, and CDU's Merz.
The evening brought Biden's authorization for Ukraine to use US long-range weapons against Russian targets, marking a shift in Western military support. The FDP's position in the coalition remained precarious, with internal pressure mounting over their role in the government's collapse.