Bild: Drama involving World Cup champion Frank Mill! / Drama um Weltmeister Frank Mill!
FAZ: Poland introduces border controls with Germany / Polen führt Kontrollen an den Grenzen zu Deutschland ein
Funke: Weather service warns of high UV radiation in Berlin / Wetterdienst warnt vor hoher UV-Strahlung in Berlin
Handelsblatt: BYD floods the market / BYD flutet den Markt
RND: Angela Merkel: „We must become capable of making peace“ / Angela Merkel: „Wir müssen friedenstüchtig werden“
SZ: Poland controls border with Germany / Polen kontrolliert Grenze zu Deutschland
Tagesspiegel: Starting Monday, Poland to introduce controls at the German border / Ab kommenden Montag Polen führt Kontrollen an der Grenze zu Deutschland ein
taz: Welcome to Schwitzerland! / Welcome to Schwitzerland!
Welt: Jews in Berlin spied on – Suspect arrested / Juden in Berlin ausgespäht – Verdächtiger festgenommen
Israel agrees to 60-day ceasefire: According to U.S. President Donald Trump, Israel has accepted a new proposal following meetings between U.S. and Israeli officials. The agreement is now being passed on to Hamas via Egyptian and Qatari mediators. Trump had recently increased pressure on Prime Minister Netanyahu to reach a ceasefire. Netanyahu is expected in Washington on Monday for further talks. derstandard.at, handelsblatt.com
Iran admits severe damage to nuclear facilities after U.S. strikes: Iran’s state news agency IRNA reports that facilities in Fordo, Isfahan, and Natanz were „severely damaged.“ Satellite images reviewed by AP show activity at the Fordo site, which was targeted with bunker-busting bombs. welt.de
German Foreign Minister visits Odessa, calls for more air defense systems: Johann Wadephul visited the Ukrainian port city of Odessa and emphasized the need to provide Ukraine with additional air defense systems to counter ongoing Russian missile and drone attacks. zdfheute.de, welt.de
- Germany has begun financing extensive weapons systems for Ukraine’s defense, reports Die Welt. An initial contract has been signed to pay for the construction of 500 Antonov-196 long-range drones. These are capable of attacking so-called soft targets that are not particularly well protected, even over long distances.
- Chancellor Friedrich Merz does not rule out a Taurus delivery to Ukraine. “It is and remains an option,” Merz said on ‘Maischberger’; however, he added that the Taurus system is “extremely complicated.”
- The US is halting some deliveries of air defense missiles and other precision munitions to Ukraine due to concerns that US stocks are too low, reports Politico.
Ukrainian strike hits Russian arms factory in Izhevsk A missile strike targeted a facility in Izhevsk, over 1,000 km from the Ukrainian border, reportedly used to produce air defense systems. At least three people were killed, and videos show explosions and people fleeing. web.de
RTL/ntv trend barometer: CDU/CSU 28 percent, AfD 24 percent, SPD 14 percent, Greens 11 percent, Left Party 11 percent, BSW 3 percent, FDP 3 percent, Others 6 percent. n-tv.de
- Satisfied with Friedrich Merz: Yes 42 percent, No 51 percent.
- Satisfied with Lars Klingbeil: Yes 31 percent, No 51 percent.
- Minimum wage increase: Too high 24 percent, Appropriate 53 percent, Too low 20 percent. (n-tv.de)
- Mandatory military service in case of personnel shortages: In favor 63 percent, Opposed 35 percent.
GMS Sunday poll: CDU/CSU 29 percent (+3), AfD 22 percent (-1), SPD 15 percent (+1), Greens 13 percent (+1), Left Party 9 percent (-1), BSW 3 percent (-1), FDP 4 percent, Others 5 percent. (Changes compared to May 19) gmbh.com
Poland introduces temporary border controls with Germany and Lithuania: A corresponding order will come into force on Monday, said Prime Minister Donald Tusk after a cabinet meeting in Warsaw. The aim is to limit and reduce the „uncontrolled flow of migrants back and forth,“ Tusk said. He emphasized that this was a reaction to the German government“s actions. Germany has introduced controls at all its borders to combat irregular migration. The federal police are authorized to turn away asylum seekers, a move that is legally controversial.spiegel.de, zdfheute.de
- Police union warns of problems if Poland enforces announced controls at the German border.
There is a risk of a „ping-pong game,“ said GdP Federal Police Chief Andreas Roßkopf, where Germany turns people back and Polish border guards refuse to accept them or send them back to Germany. - SPD criticizes Chancellor Friedrich Merz for his handling of relations with European neighbors. spiegel.de
- Chancellor Friedrich Merz defends German border controls to combat irregular migration.
- Germany must enforce border controls because protection of the EU“s external borders is not sufficiently ensured.
- Since the tightening of controls on May 8, the federal police have turned away 284 asylum seekers and deported one person who had already crossed the border illegally. In total, police recorded nearly 8,000 unauthorized entries, with around 6,200 people turned back.
- Chancellor Friedrich Merz announces joint internal-border controls with neighboring countries. Merz stated he is in talks with several EU countries about further tightening migration rules.
Chancellor Friedrich Merz is open to reducing the electricity tax for all, if offset elsewhere: „Anything is possible within the budget is conceivable,“ said Merz. However, the budget must be balanced. The topic will be discussed at the coalition committee. Several CDU/CSU politicians had advocated for lowering the electricity tax for private households as well, which angered the SPD. It had been jointly agreed to first relieve industry and agriculture. Although the coalition agreement mentions a reduction „for everyone,“ this is not being implemented yet due to high costs. rp-online.de, zdfheute.de
Arrest over terror plot in Germany: The Federal Prosecutor has arrested a Danish citizen of Afghan descent on suspicion of spying for Iran. Earlier this year, the man allegedly received orders from an Iranian intelligence agency to gather information in Berlin on Jewish locations and individuals. This was reportedly in preparation for further intelligence operations in Germany, potentially even attacks against Jewish targets. The man was under surveillance by German domestic intelligence after a tip from a foreign agency. tagesspiegel.de
Environment Minister Carsten Schneider calls for socially just climate policy: The heatwave highlights social inequality—people with lower incomes are less able to protect themselves from extreme heat. Poorer people more often live on busy streets or in densely built neighborhoods where heat accumulates. tagesschau.de
- According to an Allianz study, heatwaves can paralyze companies. Above 32°C, productivity drops as if during a half-day strike.
- Medical Association President Klaus Reinhardt said the situation in Southern Europe shows the severe health risks from such weather conditions. Germany still lacks key infrastructure for heat protection.
Government plans to save €4.5 billion on citizen’s income: Starting next year, the savings will primarily come through stricter sanctions, reports Bild. Benefits will be cut by 30 percent (instead of the current 10 percent) for first-time violations—such as missing a Jobcenter appointment or refusing a reasonable job offer. tagesspiegel.de
Anti-Discrimination Commissioner Ferda Ataman calls for better protection against discrimination by state authorities:
One in five respondents to a government survey reported being discriminated against by authorities due to age or gender. The numbers were even higher among people with a migration background or disabilities. Ataman urges extending the General Equal Treatment Act to include federal agencies and calls on the states to pass similar laws for their authorities. So far, only Berlin has such a law. tagesschau.de
Municipalities lack over €200 billion for necessary investments: The investment backlog in cities and towns continues to grow. According to a survey by KfW development bank, this amount has increased by nearly €30 billion compared to last year. This year, cities plan to spend €48 billion to renovate roads, schools, government buildings, gyms, and swimming pools. The data is based on a survey of municipal treasuries. welt.de
More News:
- Chancellor Friedrich Merz supports CSU leader Markus Söder’s idea of an „Iron Dome“ for Germany. tagesspiegel.de
- Former Chancellor Angela Merkel calls NATO’s agreement on higher defense spending logical and necessary: „We must become capable of peace through military strength.“ rnd.de
- Merkel defends former Health Minister Jens Spahn in the mask scandal, saying she never saw any dubious dealings. tagesspiegel.de
Protest against AfD in Görlitzer Park, Berlin: Around 300 people demonstrated in Kreuzberg against the visit of AfD state politicians. Two AfD members of parliament were met with boos and protest chants. There were occasional scuffles between police and protesters, and one person was arrested. The protest took place under the slogan „Against right-wing hate.“ rbb24.de, t-online.de
Other Germany News :
- Bavaria: Financial situation of Bavarian municipalities has significantly worsened. n-tv.de
- Berlin: Social Senator introduces contact person for anti-Muslim racism; Senate was not informed. tagesspiegel.de
- Berlin: Mayor Kai Wegner promotes Olympic bid at annual courtyard festival. tagesspiegel.de
- Lower Saxony: Tax offices begin shutting down fax machines. n-tv.de
- North Rhine-Westphalia: CDU mayoral candidate Borzoo Afshar withdraws weeks before election due to threats against his family. nw.de
- Saxony: Trial begins against former employee of AfD politician Maximilian Krah for alleged espionage for China. freiepresse.de
EU anti-money laundering authority begins work in Frankfurt: The Anti-Money Laundering Authority (AMLA) has officially started operations in Frankfurt am Main. Its role is to support and coordinate national agencies in the fight against money laundering. AMLA will directly supervise 40 cross-border banks considered high risk, including crypto service providers. AMLA head Bruna Szego told ARD that currently, 27 different anti-money laundering systems exist across Europe. The goal is to create a unified approach. n-tv.de, lto.de, frankfurt.t-online.de, hessenschau.de, tagesschau.de
Other News:
- Eurozone: Inflation rises to 2.0 percent. tagesschau.de
- EU: Commissioner for Democracy and Rule of Law Michael McGrath praises Hungarian civil society. tagesspiegel.de
- EU: Jan Philipp Albrecht calls for „more strength through different speeds“ in EU integration. faz.net
- DPA and DW join European news chatbot project. dwdl.de
Turkish authorities crack down on opposition-led city administration in Izmir: In a large-scale operation targeting the opposition CHP-led city government in Izmir, 120 people were arrested, including local party leader Senol Aslanoglu and former mayor Tunc Soyer. The CHP has faced sustained political and legal pressure in recent months. Observers see the crackdown as part of a targeted campaign by President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and his right-wing coalition of AKP and MHP. In March, Istanbul’s mayor Ekrem Imamoglu—widely seen as Erdogan’s strongest challenger—was also arrested. zdfheute.de, spiegel.de, rnd.de
Other Europe News :
- France: Center-right government survives vote of no confidence. handelsblatt.com
- Greece: New tax introduced for cruise ship passengers.n-tv.de
- Netherlands: Ban on private New Year’s fireworks to take effect from 2026/2027. faz.net
- Serbia: President Aleksandar Vučić takes hardline stance as demonstrators call for new elections. sueddeutsche.de
Unemployment in June drops only slightly by 5,000 people: A total of just over 2.9 million people were unemployed—188,000 more than a year ago. The unemployment rate remained unchanged from May at 6.2 percent. According to the Federal Employment Agency, underemployment fell by 10,000 (seasonally adjusted) to around 3.6 million. Employment Agency chief Andrea Nahles said she does not expect improvement before summer 2026 or even autumn. Although the federal government’s economic stimulus measures may take effect earlier, their impact on the labor market will only be felt with a delay. rnd.de, n-tv.de
Other economic news:
- One third of university degree programs still have admission restrictions. tageblatt.de
- Court suspends trial against former VW CEO Martin Winterkorn due to the 78-year-old’s ongoing illness. lto.de
- Deutsche Bahn CEO Lutz sees a multi-billion-euro funding gap through 2029. spiegel.de
- Marc-Uwe Kling receives Kassel Prize for grotesque humour. echo-online.de
- Munich Film Festival: Söder’s promise for film funding. faz.net
- Half a million Spotify fans listen to alleged AI band. golem.de
- British royal family: Royals suspend operation of their train. tagesschau.de
- US rapper Pharrell Williams sues T-shirt platform Spreadshirt in Leipzig for twelve million euros. mdr.de
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- Dilemma revealed at Club World Cup: FC Bayern’s conflict over its own talents smoulders n-tv.de
- Early exit at Wimbledon: Alexander Zverev falls into the abyss in the first round. n-tv.de
- Wimbledon 2025: Novak Djokovic goes from hunted to hunter. faz.net
- Already serving for victory: Secret favourite Maria collapses dramatically at Wimbledon. n-tv.de
- Ice hockey fixtures published: Lions start against Wolfsburg, Huskies at home with derby. hessenschau.de
- Holstein Kiel sign goalkeeper Krumrey from Salzburg. n-tv.de
- Call-up for basketball player: Satou Sabally back in the WNBA all-star team. zdfheute.de
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