The morning began with reports of Dutch national debt reaching a 50-year low, contrasting the previous days' focus on Rotterdam's violence. By midday, Justin Trudeau announced his departure from Liberal leadership, ending his tenure as Canada's Prime Minister. The second storm of 2025, Floriane, brought severe disruptions across the Netherlands.
New Year's violence statistics emerged: 268 emergency responders were attacked during celebrations, while firework injuries doubled in Amsterdam despite local bans. A mortar bomb caused significant casualties. The ongoing Rotterdam serial shooter case expanded as investigators examined whether suspect Sendric S. committed additional crimes.
Ukraine launched a new offensive in Russia's Kursk region, while European leaders expressed growing frustration with Elon Musk's political statements. The US released 11 Guantanamo prisoners, marking a shift in detention policy.