The morning coverage centered on Trump's exclusion of Europe from Ukraine peace negotiations, triggering reactions across the continent. Macron responded by calling an emergency meeting of EU leaders, while Zelensky pushed for European military independence.
The far-right seized on recent attacks in Austria to boost anti-immigration rhetoric ahead of German elections. The European response to Trump's actions evolved through the day from initial shock to concrete action plans, with Spanish military analysts weighing in on defense autonomy requirements.
Russia intensified operations in Donbas, reportedly depleting ammunition before potential peace talks. Nobel laureate Stiglitz urged Europe to overcome its "inferiority complex" toward the US. By evening, coverage shifted to Trump's immigrant raids in New York, while Spanish media tracked Sánchez's commitment to attend Macron's emergency summit.