Chancellor Merz aligned with Italy's Meloni on restrictive migration policies at his first EU summit, marking Germany's departure from previous positions. Multiple outlets described his "alpha male" approach as establishing dominance in European leadership.
A fatal police shooting dominated domestic coverage after an Afghan asylum seeker attacked officers with a knife in Baden-Württemberg. Interior Minister Strobl warned that attacking police "risks your life," intensifying immigration debates.
Parliamentary tensions erupted as protesters disrupted proceedings with paint attacks over Minister Klöckner's ban, while Left Party leader Reichinnek failed to secure a seat on the intelligence oversight committee after Union opposition.
Iran's Supreme Leader Khamenei declared "victory" over Trump's United States, addressing atomic facilities as confusion mounted over uranium enrichment claims. Coalition fractures deepened over electricity tax policy, with accusations of broken promises exchanged between potential partners.