German media continued its strong focus on the constitutional judge election controversy, with candidate Frauke Brosius-Gersdorf and the influence of campaign journalism remaining prominent throughout the day. This long-standing debate was augmented by the federal government's initiation of deportation flights for convicted criminals to Afghanistan, a major new development reported across various outlets. Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s summer press conference became a central editorial point, where he addressed these domestic political pressures, alongside broader economic concerns regarding rising costs and the US tariff dispute. Internationally, President Trump's policies, from the Epstein documents to migration and Ukraine strategy, consistently captured attention. The day concluded with increasing scrutiny of domestic political stability, coalition tensions, and historical connections between German politicians and Moscow.