Morning newspapers reported on coalition negotiations between the Union and SPD, with the SPD women's group making abortion decriminalization a "red line." Confusion persisted about Trump's proposal to take over Ukrainian nuclear plants, which Selenskyj disputed.
By midday, Turkish politics dominated as Erdoğan arrested Istanbul mayor İmamoğlu and confiscated his construction company, prompting protests despite police presence. Sports news announced Kirsty Coventry as the first female IOC president, defeating six male candidates.
Evening headlines shifted to EU defense plans, with reports of an €800 billion rearmament program through 2030 motivated by Russian threats and Trump uncertainties. The German national football team defeated Italy 2-1 in a Nations League match with goals from Kleindienst and Goretzka. Foreign Minister Baerbock's potential transition to a UN leadership role generated criticism from political analysts, who called the move "certainly not normal."