Bild: Pensioners now expected to boost the economy | Jetzt sollen Rentner Wirtschaft ankurbeln
FAZ: Chancellor Merz: I no longer understand Israel’s goal in Gaza | Bundeskanzler Merz: Ich verstehe Israels Ziel in Gaza nicht mehr
Funke: NOlympia alliance announces referendum against the Olympic Games | Bündnis NOlympia kündigt Volksbegehren gegen Spiele an
Handelsblatt: „New Deal“ for Europe | „New Deal“ für Europa
RND: Escalation of the war in Ukraine: The dealmaker and the madman | Eskalation des Ukraine-Krieges: Der Dealmaker und der Durchgedrehte
SZ: More refugees than ever before | So viele Geflüchtete wie nie zuvor
Tagesspiegel: „I don’t understand anymore“ – Merz condemns Israel’s Gaza offensive | „Verstehe ich nicht mehr“ – Merz verurteilt Israels Gaza-Offensive
taz: ACAB – All Cars Are Bastards | ACAB – All Cars Are Bastards
Welt: Trump postpones additional EU tariffs until July 9 | Trump verschiebt zusätzliche EU-Zölle bis zum 9. Juli
Chancellor Friedrich Merz toughens tone toward Israeli government: Causing such suffering to the civilian population in the Palestinian territories can no longer be justified by the fight against Hamas terrorism, Merz said at the WDR Europe Forum. Given its historic responsibility, Germany should refrain from giving public advice to Israel, but when international humanitarian law is violated, the German chancellor must also speak out. He said he „frankly no longer understands the goal“ of the Israeli army’s actions in the Gaza Strip. spiegel.de, n-tv.de
Israeli army warns of „unprecedented attack“ on southern Gaza Strip: It will take massive action against terrorists entrenched there. Civilians living in the area should withdraw from the region. The cities of Khan Yunis, Rafah, and all other locations in the south of the Palestinian territory except Al-Mawasi are affected. People are advised to seek safety there. tagesschau.de, web.de
US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff denies Hamas agreement to ceasefire: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said in a video that he hoped to make an announcement „if not today, then tomorrow“ regarding the hostages held in the Gaza Strip. Earlier, a Hamas representative had announced that it had accepted a proposal from Witkoff. According to Palestinian negotiating circles, the proposal provides for the release of ten Israeli hostages held in the Gaza Strip, a 70-day ceasefire, and a partial withdrawal of the Israeli army from the Gaza Strip. n-tv.de
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu invokes the indivisibility of Jerusalem: „Jerusalem, our eternal capital, was reunited 58 years ago in the Six-Day War. It will never be divided again,“ Netanyahu said at a special government meeting. The meeting was held on Jerusalem Day, which commemorates the capture of the eastern part of the city by Israeli troops. Israel annexed East Jerusalem and its religious sites after the conquest, a move that is not recognized internationally. The Palestinians want to make East Jerusalem the capital of a future independent state. spiegel.de
No more range restrictions on weapons to Ukraine: This applies to all weapons supplied to Ukraine from the US, the UK, France, and Germany, said Chancellor Friedrich Merz. Ukraine could thus also attack military targets in Russia. Merz left open whether Germany would also supply Taurus cruise missiles to Ukraine. rnd.de, zdfheute.de
Ukraine reports largest Russian drone attack since the start of the war: The Russian army deployed 355 drones and nine cruise missiles on Monday night. According to the Ukrainian Air Force, this is more than ever since the invasion three years ago. About two-thirds of the missiles were shot down. Air raid sirens were sounded throughout the country. According to the Ministry of Defense in Moscow, Russia intercepted 96 Ukrainian drones over Russian territory. sueddeutsche.de
Bild Sunday trend from Insa: Union 26 percent, AfD 24.5 percent, SPD 16 percent (+0.5), Greens 11 percent, Left 10 percent, BSW 4.5 percent (+0.5), FDP 3.5 percent, others 4.5 percent. bild.de
Union faction vice chairman Günter Krings calls for review of the Human Rights Convention in the area of migration: The current case law of the European Court of Human Rights makes it „effectively impossible to control irregular migration in a legally secure manner“ in some areas, Krings told Die Welt, backing a move by nine EU states. The Council of Europe rejected the initiative as a weakening of the European Convention on Human Rights. stern.de
Federal Audit Office criticizes hospital subsidies from the Ministry of Health during the coronavirus pandemic: According to Der Spiegel, the report concerns payments of 3.1 billion euros made under the former minister Jens Spahn. Hospitals were compensated for additional expenses of up to 9,500 euros per COVID-19 patient. According to the Court of Auditors‘ report, it had not been sufficiently examined whether the hospitals actually needed this extra payment. The so-called care surcharge was also deemed uneconomical. The Ministry of Health rejected the criticism. In an emergency, the government has to make quick decisions. The money was important for the economic situation in the hospitals. n-tv.de
Online ID card on schedule according to Digital Minister Karsten Wildberger: The ID card for smartphones is expected to be available from the beginning of 2027. Wildberger said at the TECH conference in Heilbronn that he was very encouraged by the developments of the smartphone app for the so-called digital wallet. The new virtual ID card will allow people to identify themselves online. Citizens will also be able to use it to sign documents online or open a bank account. Wildberger emphasized that this form of digitization will make life easier for people. In addition to the so-called e-ID, other documents such as driver’s licenses, health insurance cards, certificates, and vaccination records will be able to be stored in a digital wallet. The use of digital identity is voluntary. n-tv.de, handelsblatt.com
Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul on his inaugural visit to the US: Wadephul will fly to Washington on Tuesday. A meeting with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is planned there. The talks will focus on the latest developments in Ukraine and the Middle East, as well as trade and security policy. Wadephul may also meet with members of the US Congress. n-tv.de
Development Minister Reem Alabali-Radovan warns against cuts: There are discussions about cuts in the EU and in Germany, she said on the sidelines of a meeting with her EU counterparts in Brussels. We must be careful not to become incapable of acting. Alabali-Radovan pointed to drastic cuts at the US development agency USAID. The withdrawal means that children in particular are at risk of life-threatening diseases because, for example, vaccinations will no longer be available; neither Germany nor the EU can compensate for the US shortfall. In this respect, development policy must be rethought. However, funds are limited. dw.com
Action week against loneliness launched: Family Minister Karin Prien announced a broad alliance to combat the growing levels of loneliness in society. The federal government, states, and municipalities are to participate, as well as associations, businesses, and civil society. According to recent studies, more than half of people in Germany feel lonely frequently or at times – and according to the data, one in five primary school children is also affected. zdfheute.de
More regional news:
- Brandenburg: Mayoral election in Potsdam in September. rbb24.de
- Brandenburg: Election of a new mayor for Frankfurt an der Oder in September. rbb24.de
- Saxony-Anhalt: Confusion over responsibilities apparently facilitated the attack in Magdeburg. zeit.de
- Saxony: Construction work on new Carolabrücke bridge to begin in 2027. saechsische.de
- Schleswig-Holstein: State and railways plan to expand rail network. n-tv.de
- Lower Saxony: Second LNG terminal in operation in Wilhelmshaven. n-tv.de
- North Rhine-Westphalia: Investigation committee on the Solingen attack; SPD fears deletion of chats. wdr.de
- Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania: 800 schoolchildren protest against education cuts in Schwerin. ndr.de
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte expects agreement on five percent target at upcoming summit in The Hague: Otherwise, the desired capability targets will never really be achieved, Rutte said before the NATO Parliamentary Assembly in Dayton, Ohio. At the beginning of the month, Rutte had proposed 3.5 percent of economic output for defense spending and an additional 1.5 percent for infrastructure. handelsblatt.com
ECB President Christine Lagarde sees opportunity for a stronger role for the euro: Although the world order is currently being shaken up by Washington, Lagarde said at the Hertie School, a skillful approach could also open up new opportunities for the European economy. In addition, the euro could play a greater role on the international stage in the future, which could have a positive impact on the common currency area. In this case, governments and companies would have access to cheaper loans, for example. The EU would also be less affected by exchange rate fluctuations. faz.net, tagesspiegel.de
Nordic heads of government express solidarity with Greenland and Denmark: At their summit in Turku, Finland, they responded to repeated threats by US President Donald Trump to take over the resource-rich giant island of Greenland. Danish and Greenlandic politicians insist that the autonomous territory should be allowed to decide its own future and that the US will never get Greenland. The Nordic summit also warned of the dangers posed by Russia. „The terrible attacks over the weekend prove what we unfortunately already know: that Russia is not interested in peace,“ said Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen. rnd.de, welt.de
ASEAN summit in Malaysia: The main topic is the impact of US tariff policy. The situation in civil war-torn Myanmar is also on the agenda. Chinese Premier Li Qiang and representatives of the Gulf states are expected to attend the meeting on Tuesday as guests. The ASEAN group comprises ten Southeast Asian countries that cooperate closely in economic, political, and social areas. n-tv.de, handelsblatt.com
Nicolas Maduro’s ruling party wins controversial parliamentary elections in Venezuela: An alliance around the ruling PSUV party won around 83 percent of the seats in the National Congress, according to the pro-government election authority in Caracas. In addition, 23 of the 24 governor posts went to the ruling coalition. The majority of the opposition had called for a boycott of the vote. According to official figures, voter turnout was around 43 percent. The opposition spoke of a much lower turnout. zdfheute.de, tagesspiegel.de
More news:
- Romania: Pro-European Nicusor Dan takes office as president. euronews.com
- Poland: Presidential candidates neck and neck ahead of runoff election. dw.com
- Austria: Former Chancellor Sebastian Kurz acquitted in trial on charges of false testimony in the Ibiza investigation committee. faz.net
- Netherlands: Right-wing populist Geert Wilders calls for border closures for all asylum seekers „like in Germany.“
- United Kingdom: Car drives through crowd at Liverpool championship celebrations; several injured, no terrorist motive. rnd.de
- Hungary: Prime Minister Viktor Orban calls his critics enemies of Hungary. derstandard.at
- Austria: Threat from Islamism, right-wing and left-wing extremism. derstandard.at
- Slovenia: Government wants to enshrine the right to cash payments in the constitution. tageblatt.lu
- Uganda: Foreign Office calls accusations against German ambassador „absurd.“ spiegel.de
- Iran: Suspension of uranium enrichment ruled out. spiegel.de
Former VW managers sentenced to prison for diesel scandal: The Economic Crimes Division of the Braunschweig Regional Court sentenced two of the defendants to prison terms of four and a half and two and a half years, respectively. Two other former employees received suspended sentences. The public prosecutor had demanded between two and four years in prison and considered probation appropriate in only one case. The defense announced that it would appeal the verdict. n-tv.de, tagesschau.de
More from Business, Tech and Science:
- DAX companies: Men earn an average of 14 percent more than women. sueddeutsche.de
- Thyssenkrupp wants to break up the company. faz.net
- Deutsche Bahn and public transport association test self-driving cars. n-tv.de
- Volvo cuts around 3,000 jobs. n-tv.de
- Number of heavy smokers in Germany rises dramatically. spiegel.de
- Former RTL boss Helmut Thoma has died. dwdl.de, spiegel.de
- Arte film about freedom of the press: „Under pressure – How free is Europe’s media?“ sueddeutsche.de
- „King of private television“: Former RTL boss Helmut Thoma has died n-tv.de
- Former „Tagesschau“ newsreader Schreiber joins Springer – his regular editorial office there will be „Welt.“ ksta.de
- Venice Biennale 2026: Henrike Naumann and Sung Tieu to design the German pavilion monopol-magazin.de
- World Heritage: More than just a title – protecting world heritage is everyone’s business politikkultur.de
- Jennifer Aniston accidentally leaks her phone number promiflash.de
Arguing with style: Things get personal in the new episode of Xpat Berlin: Kate and Tapas from Relatable talk about how to argue better in relationships and how their new app can help. We also take a look at the week’s top news stories – from faster recognition for international caregivers to Berlin’s growing bike culture. And we explain why many Germans can’t stay off the ice, even when temperatures are below freezing. Tune in now – from 7 p.m. on JazzRadio 106.8 FM or wherever you get your podcasts.
- After 73 years: Saudi Arabia relaxes long-standing ban ahead of the World Cup t-online.de
- DFB apologizes to fans after extremely long waits before the cup final kicker.de
- Erik Ten Hagen in Leverkusen: What Alonso’s successor stands for faz.net
- Future „open“: The Werner earthquake at Werder – signs point to a quick split sportschau.de
- „Has no place in my world“: MMA stars send clear message on racism sport.de
- Successor to Harry Kane: Mbappé wins Golden Shoe for the first time sportschau.de
- French Open – Daniel Altmaier causes upset and defeats Taylor Fritz, Tamara Korpatsch loses sportschau.de
Within his rights or punishable by law? Mannheim man steals back his own car – and is arrested n-tv.de