Morning headlines revealed horrific child sexual exploitation cases, with parents selling their children for abuse, described as "just the tip of the iceberg." Another shocking crime dominated coverage as details emerged about Jesse R., who decapitated his mother while in a psychosis reportedly triggered by excessive cannabis use.
The aftermath of the coalition's 25-hour budget negotiations continued to unfold, with ministers now discovering they had lost millions in funding. The €20 energy bill discount would be funded by diverting climate funds, while nearly free childcare was postponed until 2029. NSC Minister Van Hijum opposed his own party's pension reform proposal, creating internal tension.
A court ordered Christian foundation Civitas Christiana to stop spreading false claims about Rutgers' sex education program. Meanwhile, the ECB cut interest rates to 2.25% amid Trump trade war uncertainties, with ECB President warning Europe must "be ready for the unpredictable."