Bitcoin crossed $100,000 in early morning trading, driven by Trump statements and ETF speculation. This development dominated financial coverage throughout the day.
The education budget crisis intensified as D66 withdrew from the "monster alliance" negotiations, leading to a week-long postponement of all budget votes. The coalition began seeking alternative support from Christian parties and JA21, echoing similar political maneuvering seen in recent days.
Dubai authorities arrested Adil "Capo" Taghi, marking another development in the ongoing criminal network dismantling. The industrial sector revealed reduced sustainability targets compared to 2022, while EU defense spending increases faced scrutiny over non-European supplier preferences.
Evening coverage focused on Amsterdam's mayor Halsema defending an anti-antisemitism event relocation decision, while Macron's response to his government's fall dominated international reporting.