The Austrian parliamentary election dominated German news coverage. Early reports indicated a significant lead for the right-wing populist Freedom Party of Austria (FPÖ). As results solidified, the FPÖ emerged as the clear winner, with party leader Herbert Kickl claiming a mandate for change. The Austrian People's Party (ÖVP) ruled out a coalition with the FPÖ, potentially leading to a "coalition of losers" between ÖVP and SPÖ. German media analyzed the implications of this rightward shift, drawing parallels to AfD's rise in Germany. In other news, details emerged about targeted attacks against a family in Essen, attributed to a man's inability to accept separation from his wife. Israel continued strikes on Hezbollah targets, while Iran requested an emergency UN session.