The morning brought Putin's announcement of serial missile production, while France declared "no red lines" on missile support to Ukraine. This military escalation coincided with reports of North Korean troops in Kursk.
By midday, economic challenges dominated coverage as Bosch announced 3,800 job cuts, while municipalities raised property taxes to record levels. The ICC's potential arrest warrant for Netanyahu generated substantial coverage, particularly regarding the court's institutional risks.
Evening reports focused on internal SPD dynamics, with Jusos openly opposing Scholz's candidacy while Lindner accused SPD of attempting to "destroy FDP." The Wagenknecht party (BSW) implemented strict membership screening procedures amid growing internal tensions.
Late coverage returned to defense matters as Ukraine received permission to use French long-range missiles against Russian territory, marking a significant escalation in Western military support.