Bild: Judge’s clear statement: It seems like everyone is carrying a knife | Richter-Klartext: Gefühlt hat jeder ein Messer dabei
FAZ: New debate about Taurus for Kiev after Merz’s clarification | Nach Klarstellung von Merz neue Debatte über Taurus für Kiew
Funke: First Olympic Village at the exhibition center, then 2,500 new apartments for Berlin | Erst Olympisches Dorf an der Messe, dann 2500 neue Wohnungen für Berlin
Handelsblatt: New consortium wants to build Al Gigafactory | Neues Konsortium will Al Gigafactory bauen
RND: Draft bill in cabinet: How Interior Minister Dobrindt wants to restrict family reunification | Gesetzentwurf im Kabinett: Wie Innenminister Dobrindt den Familiennachzug einschränken will
SZ: Merz cannot deliver on „Taurus“ | Merz kann bei „Taurus“ nicht liefern
Tagesspiegel: Raid against terror supporters: They allegedly supplied pro-Russian militias from Brandenburg | Razzia gegen Terror-Unterstützer: Sie belieferten wohl prorussische Milizen von Brandenburg aus
taz: Visit with open range | Besuch mit offener Reichweite
Welt: Merz defends approval of long-range weapons | Merz verteidigt Freigabe weitreichender Waffen
Chaotic scenes during distribution of aid supplies: Numerous Palestinians stormed a new center for the distribution of food in the Gaza Strip. The newly founded private aid organization GHF said its employees had retreated given the chaos and the crowds. The facility was partially looted. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has admitted to a „temporary loss of control.“ Normal operations have resumed following the incident. The UN has called for better organization of humanitarian aid. A UN representative spoke of heartbreaking scenes and called for a reasonable plan for the distribution of aid supplies. welt.de, n-tv.de, zdfheute.de
EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen criticizes Israel’s actions in the Gaza Strip: The expansion of military operations in which civilians, including children, have been killed is „abhorrent,“ von der Leyen said Tuesday in a phone call with Jordan’s King Abdullah II. „We call on the Israeli government to immediately stop the current escalation.“ tagesspiegel.de
Israel’s Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara has described the appointment of intelligence chief David Zini as illegal: His appointment was made „in a situation of conflict of interest“ and contrary to „judicial guidelines,“ Baharav-Miara said in a letter to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The court rulings on the dismissal of the previous Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar had found Netanyahu to have a conflict of interest. However, such a conflict prohibits the head of government from „directly or indirectly participating in the appointment of the Shin Bet chief.“ puls24.at
Chancellor Friedrich Merz does not believe in a quick ceasefire in Ukraine: This is also evident from the fact that Moscow did not even accept the Vatican’s invitation to peace talks, Merz said in Turku, Finland. We may have to prepare for a longer war. The West must therefore increase its support for Ukraine. n-tv.de
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announces expansion of drone production: The most important elements are unmanned and long-range weapons; hundreds of companies in the country are already working for the defense sector. Zelensky plans to expand the country’s defense industry further to defend against the Russian invasion. The government is also preparing investment agreements with European partners to relocate further military production to the country. Russia must feel that all its misdeeds against Ukraine will be answered, Zelensky said in his evening video message. n-tv.de
Drone attacks cause restrictions at Russian airports: In Nizhny Novgorod, Saratov, and Tambov, flight restrictions have been introduced due to the threat of drone attacks „to ensure the safety of civilian flights.“ Previously, the Russian aviation authority had imposed flight restrictions on Kaluga Airport. Air defense forces had „detected and destroyed“ several drones there, said Alexander Gusev, governor of the Voronezh region.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky expected in Berlin: Security measures are high; Berlin will have to prepare for traffic restrictions. A general decree was issued on Tuesday, police said, without confirming the name of the state guest. The meeting is likely to focus on the progress of peace efforts. It is unclear whether new aid for Ukraine will also be discussed. rnd.de, rbb24.de, tagesspiegel.de
RTL/ntv trend barometer by Forsa: Union 26 percent, AfD 24 percent, SPD 15 percent, Greens 11 percent, Left 11 percent, BSW 3 percent, FDP 4 percent, others 6 percent. n-tv.de
- Problem-solving ability: CDU/CSU 24 percent (+2), SPD 9 percent (+1), Greens 5 percent, Left Party 4 percent (-1), AfD 11 percent, no party 45 percent.
- Economic sentiment: deterioration 48 percent, improvement 26 percent, unchanged 24 percent.
- Work of Chancellor Friedrich Merz: satisfied 38 percent, dissatisfied 52 percent.
FAZ Sunday poll by Allensbach: Union 28 percent (+1), AfD 22.5 percent (-1), SPD 17 percent (+1), Greens 11 percent (-1), Left Party 10 percent, BSW 4 percent, FDP 3 percent, others 4.5 percent. faz.net
Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil wants to significantly increase public investment: The total is set to rise to €110 billion this year, up from €75 billion last year. Klingbeil said that work on implementing the special fund is already underway. His top priority is to put Germany on a growth path and secure jobs. The €110 billion also includes investments from the core budget. handelsblatt.com, web.de, zdfheute.de
Health Minister Nina Warken promotes family doctor model at medical conference: In the future, patients should always go to their family doctor first when they have symptoms. From there, they will be referred to specialists if necessary. Warken wants to enable doctors to work more independently and autonomously. Medical Association President Klaus Reinhard has pledged his support for the government’s planned reforms to the healthcare system. At the start of the Medical Association conference in Leipzig, he said that the challenges would take on a „more than alarming scale“ overall. Solutions can only be found by working together. rnd.de, zdfheute.de
Olympic bid: North Rhine-Westphalia, Munich, Hamburg, and Berlin, in alliance with Brandenburg, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Saxony, and Schleswig-Holstein, are ready to bid as „Berlin+.“ The decision on which region will enter the race will not be made until next year. NRW and Munich are presenting themselves with strong political backing and staging their bids in a publicity-effective manner. Berlin’s Governing Mayor Kai Wegner defended the bid against criticism on RBB, saying that hosting the Olympic Games would have a lasting effect on the city. He added that grassroots sports would benefit from the bid. Wegner wants to involve the people in the cities where the Games are to take place. rbb24.de, n-tv.de
More regional news:
- Brandenburg: Mobile phone ban in primary schools. rbb24.de
- Brandenburg: State and municipalities reach agreement in budget dispute. rbb24.de
- North Rhine-Westphalia: Syrian confesses to knife attack in Solingen at start of trial. lto.de
- Rhineland-Palatinate: Syrian arrested; suspected of involvement in torture in Damascus. n-tv.de
- Saxony-Anhalt: AfD state parliamentary group reinstates Daniel Roi. zeit.de
- Thuringia: High-ranking officials are apparently being transferred as a consequence of a police affair. mdr.de
- Saxony-Anhalt: Interior Minister Tamara Zieschang rejects criticism of deportation operation. n-tv.de
- Bremen: Budget cuts in local transport and hospitals due to budget shortfall. butenunbinnen.de
- Bremen: Teachers must record their working hours from 2026. n-tv.de
- Hesse: Former Minister of Science Angela Dorn is retiring from politics; she will resign from office after the summer break. n-tv.de
- Saxony: Zwickau Mayor Constance Arndt receives personal protection at public appearances in response to right-wing extremist death threats. mdr.de
EU allocates 150 billion for joint arms procurement: Up to 150 billion euros are to be secured in loans through the EU budget. This is intended to ensure particularly favorable terms. The EU Commission made the proposal for the billion-euro package in March. The background to this is the threat posed by Russia. Intelligence services believe that the country is likely to be militarily capable of starting another war by 2030 at the latest. sueddeutsche.de
17 EU states call on Hungary to revise Pride laws: A joint statement expresses deep concern about legislative changes that, among other things, allow fines for organizers of LGBTQ demonstrations and automatic facial recognition at such events. These measures threaten freedom of expression, freedom of assembly, and data protection. If Hungary does not revise its laws, the EU Commission should use all instruments of the rule of law mechanism. Germany is among the signatory states; Minister of State for Europe Gunther Krichbaum said that all patience has its limits. tagesschau.de, tagesspiegel.de
Southeast Asian countries want to become the world’s fourth-largest economic zone: A strategic plan published at the ASEAN meeting envisages that the ten members will, among other things, expand regional trade and introduce greater freedom of movement for people and companies. They also want to attract more foreign investors. By 2045, the ASEAN countries are to become the world’s fourth-largest economic zone. Chinese Premier Li Qiang, who attended the summit in Malaysia as a guest, also called on the countries of Southeast Asia and the Gulf region to dismantle trade barriers and further open up.
King Charles III emphasizes Canada’s right to self-determination: At the opening of Parliament in Ottawa, Charles III warned of unprecedented challenges. Self-determination and freedom are values that are close to the hearts of Canadians and that the Canadian government is determined to protect. He seemed to be referring to statements by US President Donald Trump, who has repeatedly demanded that Canada should belong to the US. Charles III, who as British monarch is also the head of state of Canada, did not comment directly on Trump’s policies in his speech. However, he did say that Canada’s relations with its partners would change. zdfheute.de, spiegel.de
National Public Radio takes action against funding cuts: The public broadcaster is taking legal action against US President Donald Trump’s order to cut state funding. Trump’s decree violates the fundamental constitutional principles of freedom of speech and freedom of the press, the lawsuit states. The order threatens public broadcasting, the broadcaster argues, adding that the power to cut financial support lies with Congress. Trump ordered the funding cuts for National Public Radio and the Public Broadcasting Service earlier this month. Trump regularly takes action against the media. spiegel.de
More news:
- France: National Assembly passes law on euthanasia. zeit.de
- Turkey: Two months after the arrest of Ekrem Imamoglu, numerous employees of the Istanbul city administration have been arrested again. tagesspiegel.de
- United Kingdom: No Liverpool victims in critical condition; driver apparently under the influence of drugs, investigation for attempted murder underway. zdfheute.de
- Romania: Right-wing populist Calin Georgescu announces retirement from politics. zeit.de
- Poland: Warsaw threatens to close border with Germany over asylum policy nau.ch
- Austria: Constitutional protection report records 23 percent increase in suspected right-wing extremist cases. spiegel.de
- France: Warning about infiltration by the Muslim Brotherhood sparks heated debate. welt.de
- Uganda: Military stirs up sentiment against Germany. sueddeutsche.de
- Sudan: WHO warns of humanitarian catastrophe; more than 1,600 cholera deaths. spiegel.de
- Namibia: First day of remembrance for the Herero and Nama murdered by Germans. tagesschau.de
- Syria: Interim President Ahmed Al-Scharaa has called for unity and announced reconstruction after the civil war. focus.de
- Syria: Relatives of IS fighters allowed to leave camps. tagesschau.de
- Japan: Soil from Fukushima to be used for flower beds in front of the Prime Minister’s office. spiegel.de
Hermann Parzinger steps down after 17 years as president of the Prussian Cultural Heritage Foundation: At the same time, his successor Marion Ackermann was introduced to her new role. Parzinger’s tenure included the construction of the Humboldt Forum, the start of the renovation of the Pergamon Museum, the return of looted art, and the reform of the foundation. Parzinger fulfilled his duties in an outstanding manner, said Minister of State for Culture Wolfram Weimer. He was a driving force, problem solver, and guiding star in the European museum landscape. Weimer said that Parzinger’s successor, Ackermann, would lead the foundation into a „bright future.“ The 60-year-old was previously Director General of the Dresden State Art Collections. tagesspiegel.de, faz.net
Travel provider Flix wants to tap into the European train market with a billion-euro order: Flix wants to significantly expand its long-distance rail services beyond Germany. To this end, it has ordered up to 65 barrier-free high-speed trains from Spanish train manufacturer Talgo. The locomotives will be supplied by Siemens. The order is worth up to 2.4 billion euros. FlixTrain currently serves 50 cities in Germany with its own trains. Through partnerships, 650 destinations across Europe will be accessible in the future. Transport Minister Patrick Schnieder spoke of a strong signal for the rail market. n-tv.de, zdfheute.de
More from Business, Tech and Science:
- German consortium comprising SAP, Deutsche Telekom, Ionos, the Schwarz Group and Siemens wants to build an AI data center. handelsblatt.com
- Energy consumption in Germany has risen. spiegel.de
- Electric cars are catching up, mainly because of VW. faz.net
- DIHK expects another year of recession. tagesschau.de
- Chip manufacturer TSMC building a development center in Munich. sueddeutsche.de
- RTL to discontinue its news program „RTL Direkt“ with Pinar Atalay. spiegel.de
- ARD and ZDF inundated with program complaints. spiegel.de
- ARD and ZDF inundated with program complaints – the majority of complaints come from an internet portal. „A significant proportion of the complaints come from opponents of public broadcasting.“ welt.de
- Ancillary copyright: Google’s millions are slow to flow golem.de
- Broadcaster in crisis: RTL discontinues news program „RTL Direkt“ with Pinar Atalay spiegel.de
- Billie Eilish sweeps the American Music Awards wdr.de
- After the death of Koyo Kouoh: What will happen now at the Venice Biennale? monopol-magazin.de
- Cologne-based association ArtAsyl: Connecting cultures through art wdr.de
- Sean „Diddy“ Combs denies allegations faz.net
- American Music Awards: Heidi Klum beams with pride alongside her son web.de
“Dating as an Expat: Challenges & Opportunities” is an online webinar on June 3 from 6:00 to 7:30 PM, offering an engaging exploration of the unique dynamics expats face in the dating world. From cultural misunderstandings and mismatched intentions to mobile lifestyles and limited dating pools, dating abroad can be both exciting and complex. This interactive session will explore how to approach dating with intention, clarity, and cross-cultural awareness, particularly in midlife. Topics include expanding dating options, redefining commitment in a transient life, navigating cultural differences in expectations, and understanding when to seek coaching versus matchmaking. The event features Alysia Tofflemire, certified matchmaker and founder of Alto Matchmaking in Berlin. She will be joined by Sibylle Jasiński-Ansley, a dating and relationship coach for single women in midlife.
- Winter Games in Italy: IOC confirms Russian teams will also be excluded in 2026 sportschau.de
- Olympics: Berlin wants beach volleyball at the Brandenburg Gate kicker.de
- Watzke faces contested election at BVB – President Lunow has influential fan representative on his team, fans criticize current leadership. sportschau.de
- Clear victory against Tien: Zverev gets off to a confident start at the French Open sportschau.de
- German coup at the French Open: How Daniel Altmaier reached a new level – With his rise in the tennis world rankings, Altmaier has reorganized his training and the team around him. faz.net
- Stage 16: A day for the Italians on the royal stage of the Giro sportschau.de
Munich resident wins cheese race in England for the second time br.de