German media on October 24 focused on the EU's persistent divisions regarding Ukraine funding, particularly the use of frozen Russian assets, a topic highlighted across outlets in the morning. This issue overshadowed earlier reports of Russian aircraft entering NATO airspace. The "Stadtbild" debate involving Friedrich Merz continued to draw significant discussion, with protests and varying public opinion reported throughout the day. By late morning, attention shifted to China's technological rearmament and the last-minute postponement of Germany's Foreign Minister's trip to China, raising concerns about strained diplomatic relations. In the afternoon, Chancellor Merz faced criticism for his European leadership, while Trump issued a warning to Netanyahu regarding the Gaza ceasefire. The day concluded with continued concerns over Germany-China relations and Trump's oil sanctions impacting Russia.