Bild: Are civil servant pensions becoming unaffordable? / Werden die Beamtenpensionen unbezahlbar?
FAZ: Merz welcomes business investment / Merz begrüßt Investitionen der Wirtschaft
Funke: Plan to redistribute students among Berlin high schools halted / Plan zur Verteilung von Schülern auf Berliner Gymnasien gestoppt
Handelsblatt: Restart for Germany / Neustart für Deutschland
RND: Ukraine’s Patriot missile dilemma / Das Patriot-Dilemma der Ukraine
SZ: Corporations promise Merz €631 billion / Konzerne versprechen Merz 631 Milliarden
Tagesspiegel: Massive increase in espionage and hybrid attacks: „Like in the Cold War,“ warns intelligence agency / Massiver Anstieg bei Spionage und hybriden Attacken: „Wie im kalten Krieg“, warnt Geheimdienst
taz: The last remnants of Gaza / Der letzte Rest von Gaza
Welt: „Made for Germany“ wants to invest €631 billion / „Made for Germany“ will 631 Milliarden Euro investieren
25 countries call for end to Gaza war: “The war in Gaza must end now,” reads a joint statement. “Further bloodshed serves no purpose.” The statement was signed by, among others, the foreign ministers of Italy, France, Austria, the United Kingdom, and Canada, as well as the EU Commissioner for Equality and Crisis Management. Germany and the U.S. are not among the signatories. Israel rejected the statement from the 25 countries, saying it did not reflect the reality on the ground and sent the wrong signal to Hamas, according to Foreign Minister Gideon Saar. spiegel.de, zdfheute.de, n-tv.de
- Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul has expressed deep concern for the Palestinian civilian population in light of Israel’s expanding offensive in the Gaza Strip. In a phone call with Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar, he voiced his concern about the catastrophic humanitarian situation.
- Chancellor Friedrich Merz called Israel’s actions “unacceptable.” He conveyed this to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in a phone call last Friday. He reiterated his call to provide the necessary humanitarian aid to the civilian population in the Gaza Strip
- The U.S. government cannot force Israel to do anything, according to U.S. Special Envoy Thomas Barrack. At the same time, he said the U.S. is not forcing Lebanon to disarm the radical Islamist Hezbollah. Nor are any sanctions being considered against Lebanese government officials if Hezbollah is not disarmed.
UNRWA chief Philippe Lazzarini describes Gaza aid distribution centers as „death traps“: „Snipers randomly open fire on crowds, as if they had a license to kill. A massive manhunt, with total impunity,“ he stated on X. According to the UN, hundreds of deaths have already occurred at GHF distribution centers in the Gaza Strip since the end of May. The GHF is supported by Israel and the U.S. derstandard.at
- UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres expressed horror at the conditions in the Gaza Strip. The last vital supply routes for the population are collapsing. He said Israel has a duty to allow and facilitate aid provided by the UN and other humanitarian organizations by all available means. zdfheute.de
- Central warehouse damaged: Israeli forces storm WHO facilities in the Gaza Strip. (Source: n-tv.de)
- The German Foreign Office in Berlin is demanding clarification after several dozen Palestinians were again shot dead near food distribution points in the Gaza Strip over the weekend. Violence directed at civilians seeking humanitarian aid is completely unacceptable.
As announced, Israel’s military is expanding its offensive: Reports indicate that Israeli tanks have advanced into the city of Deir al-Balah for the first time. According to Palestinian sources, at least three people were killed. Israeli security sources suspect that Hamas is holding some of the remaining hostages in the area. Fatalities were also reported from the nearby city of Khan Yunis. spiegel.de
Israel strikes Houthi positions in Yemen: Targets in the port of Hodeidah were hit, said Defense Minister Israel Katz. He warned that the militant Islamist militia would pay a heavy price for its rocket attacks on Israel. According to the Israeli military, the attacks destroyed vehicles, ships, and weapons supplied by Iran. A Houthi representative confirmed the attacks to AFP.
Ukraine and Russia to resume negotiations: Representatives from both countries are set to meet in Turkey on Wednesday, according to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. No progress was made on a ceasefire in two previous meetings in Istanbul. Zelensky emphasized that such progress could only be expected from talks at the presidential level. Therefore, the third round of talks on Wednesday will mainly focus on the return of prisoners of war and children abducted by Russia to Ukraine, and also on preparing a summit of heads of state and government. The Kremlin has so far rejected direct negotiations between President Vladimir Putin and Zelensky, arguing that such talks must be well prepared in order to produce results. tagesspiegel.de, spiegel.de, zdfheute.de
- The suspension of massive Russian attacks on Kyiv during the visit of U.S. Special Envoy Keith Kellogg has been interpreted by Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiga as a sign of Russian leader Vladimir Putin“s fear of U.S. President Donald Trump. This, he said, is further evidence of who Putin is truly afraid of.
Ukraine needs more billions to ramp up weapons production: Five billion euros in additional military aid are needed to produce more remote-controlled drones, interceptor drones, and long-range weapons, said Defense Minister Denys Shmyhal. According to the Interfax-Ukraine news agency, he called on partner countries to start providing funds for 2026 now. Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi also called for increased military aid. faz.net
- Germany, the United Kingdom, and other allies plan to significantly accelerate weapons deliveries to Ukraine, said British Defense Secretary John Healey at a virtual meeting of the so-called Ukraine Contact Group. The goal is to use the next 50 days to supply Kyiv with as many weapons as possible. spiegel.de
Norway pledges financial support to Germany for Patriot delivery to Ukraine. Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store expressed his country’s willingness to make a substantial financial contribution after a meeting with Chancellor Friedrich Merz in Berlin. spiegel.de
Bild Sunday trend by Insa: CDU/CSU 27.5 percent, AfD 24 percent (+0.5), SPD 14 percent (-1), Greens 10.5 percent (-0.5), Left Party 10.5 percent, BSW 4.5 percent, FDP 3.5 percent, Others 5.5 percent. bild.de
Chancellor Friedrich Merz wants to create better conditions for investment: Following a meeting with managers from the „Made for Germany“ initiative at the Chancellery, Merz pointed out that more than 60 companies had announced investments of around 630 billion euros by 2028. This shows confidence in Germany as a business location and in its workers, Merz emphasized. It remains unclear whether these are new or previously announced investment pledges. The necessary investments in Germany cannot be made by the state alone; private capital is indispensable, Merz said. He also noted that it’s about improving the country’s investment climate. Merz announced structural reforms. zdfheute.de
- Deutsche Bank CEO Christian Sewing, speaking on behalf of the initiative’s backers, said the government is acting with speed and prioritizing growth and competitiveness.
- Siemens CEO Roland Busch spoke of a new form of cooperation between business and politics. To unlock the promised billions, politics must regulate less and give companies more freedom.
- Ifo President Clemens Fuest called it a positive signal. When large companies invest, mid-sized firms can also expect contracts. He called for less bureaucracy and a more efficient energy system.
- Jens Boysen-Hogrefe from the Kiel Institute for the World Economy criticized the summit at the Chancellery for involving only large companies. Economic advisor Monika Schnitzer also pointed out that small and medium-sized enterprises were not invited to the table.
Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt calls for more aid for Poland in securing the border with Belarus: The EU must provide Poland with greater support in securing the external EU border with Belarus. Poland needs more money and deserves more appreciation, said Dobrindt during a visit with his Polish counterpart Tomasz Siemoniak to Polowce, on the Polish-Belarusian border. The Polish government has built a fence there to curb irregular migration. Dobrindt emphasized that German border controls with Poland will continue as long as effective border controls are not in place „throughout Europe.“ n-tv.de, tagesschau.de
Germany and Norway want to cooperate more closely: In defense, they aim to coordinate more closely on submarine and missile projects, as well as on protecting maritime infrastructure in the northern North Sea and the Atlantic, according to a joint statement issued during the visit of Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store to Chancellor Merz in Berlin. Further cooperation has been agreed on energy supply, decarbonization, climate protection, and digitalization. Both countries also want to strengthen protection in the North Sea, the transatlantic space, and in outer space. stern.de
Military Counterintelligence Service (MAD) warns of Russian espionage: The MAD has warned of increased and more aggressive Russian espionage in Germany. MAD President Martina Rosenberg said there are significantly more surveillance attempts and disruptions from Russian intelligence services, who also try to establish contact networks by directly approaching people of Russian descent, such as resettlers. zdfheute.de
Taliban allowed to send consular officers: Germany has decided to allow two Afghan consular officers to enter the country to help coordinate further deportations of Afghan criminals. The background is a recent deportation flight in which 81 Afghans were returned to Kabul. The consular officers are to be stationed in Berlin and Bonn. Direct negotiations with the Taliban regime are controversial; Germany does not officially recognize the Afghan government. Green Party politician Agnieszka Brugger called this a de facto recognition of the Taliban regime. . n-tv.de
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Berlin: Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt criticizes digital naturalization without in-person appearance. welt.de
Berlin: Governing Mayor Kai Wegner announces record budget. n-tv.de
North Rhine-Westphalia: Fireworks accident at Düsseldorf“s Rheinkirmes likely caused by misfire. wa.de
Berlin: Raids over suspected Islamist activity. rbb24.de
Lower Saxony: CDU parliamentary leader Sebastian Lechner supports gas extraction near Borkum. n-tv.de
- Trade dispute: EU now considering much stronger measures against the U.S. wiwo.de
- EU budget: Environmentalists fear industrial favoritism. fr.de
- More than half of EU citizens rate their country’s justice system positively. de.euronews.com
- Norway: Scandinavians introduce tourist tax. stuttgarter-zeitung.de
- France: Curfews for teenagers due to drug-related crime in parts of the country. stern.de
- Poland: Warsaw reports huge oil field directly off the coast of Usedom. online.de
- France: Paris’s Notre-Dame becomes a digital monument. tagesspiegel.de
- Iran: New nuclear talks with Russia and China announced. de.euronews.com
- Japan: Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba wants to stay in office despite election defeat. handelsblatt.com
- Bangladesh: Military jet crashes into school, at least 20 dead and over 170 injured. n-tv.de
- Tuvalu: Half of all residents of the Pacific island nation have applied to migrate to Australia. tagesschau.de
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent sees more EU engagement in tariff negotiations: The EU started slowly and then increased its efforts, Bessent said on CNBC. He did not say whether he expects a deal by August. The EU Commission has been negotiating with Washington for some time in the tariff dispute. U.S. President Donald Trump announced tariffs of 30 percent on EU imports starting August 1. ariva.de
Colombia: Three soldiers killed in rebel attack in the northeast. fr.de
Mexico: Protests in Mexico City over fears of gentrification ahead of the World Cup. stern.de
Succession crisis threatens numerous companies: More and more bosses are failing to find suitable successors for their businesses. According to the DIHK, there are around 9,600 companies up for sale nationwide, but only 4,000 interested buyers. The gap has almost doubled since 2019, prompting more than a quarter of the entrepreneurs affected to consider closing their businesses. The shortage of successors is particularly acute in the hospitality industry, retail, services, and IT. faz.net
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