Morning coverage centered on Angela Merkel's 737-page memoir "Freedom", with media noting its strategic omissions rather than its content. The parallel dismissal of two major criminal cases against Trump sparked discussions about his resurgent influence, particularly as he announced 25% tariffs on Mexican and Canadian imports.
By afternoon, European preparations for a potential Trump presidency emerged through leaked diplomatic channels, while Macron's suggestion of NATO ground troops in Ukraine generated controversy. The debate intensified as military experts, including Masala, supported the concept, drawing sharp criticism from Wagenknecht.
Evening brought Netanyahu's approval of a ceasefire with Hezbollah, while domestic coverage highlighted structural challenges in German industry, with Thyssenkrupp's planned steel division cuts generating worker protests. North Korean casualties in Ukraine emerged as Russian forces achieved territorial gains in Donbass.