The day was dominated by the resignation of CDU/CSU parliamentary group leader Jens Spahn over his use of a surrogate mother in the US. From early morning, headlines tracked mounting pressure: his own district association in Brilon called for his resignation, and by 11:17 Bild reported Chancellor Merz had urged him to step down. At 11:42, multiple outlets confirmed his resignation, with a letter citing family priorities. The story consumed editorial attention through the afternoon, with commentary framing it as unavoidable given the party's stance on surrogacy. By evening, focus shifted to potential successors and internal party fallout. Other stories—US-Iran tensions, a train attack on a ticket inspector, and severe storms—received intermittent coverage but remained secondary to Spahn's political collapse.