The day opened with the aftermath of the Overasselt violence, as 32 suspects remained in custody, all charged with murder and manslaughter. Minister Van Weel rejected the 'narco state' label, while de Volkskrant argued the Netherlands is a major drug trade player. In the afternoon, Het Parool linked suspect Shyron G. to three assassinations. Meanwhile, the AfD's rise in Germany drew attention, with de Volkskrant profiling a charismatic candidate in Saxony-Anhalt. The planned public transport strike sparked anger, and the transition from iDeal to Wero was reported as costly for consumers. Postal voting began in the US midterms amid integrity concerns.