Bild: How much money my father Roy Black left me / Wie viel Geld mir mein Vater Roy Black vererbte
FAZ: Steinmeier: The black-red coalition has damaged itself / Steinmeier: Die schwarz-rote Koalition hat sich selbst beschädigt
Funke: Most towing happens in Charlottenburg-Wilmersdorf and Mitte / In Charlottenburg-Wilmersdorf und Mitte wird am häufigsten abgeschleppt
Handelsblatt: Confrontation postponed / Konfrontation vertagt
RND: Will Trump bring out the „sledgehammer“? US senator hints at shift in Russia policy / Holt Trump den „Vorschlaghammer“ raus? US-Senator deutet Wechsel im Russland-Kurs an
SZ: SPD stands by judicial candidate / SPD hält an Richterkandidatin fest
Tagesspiegel: Labor Ministry figures: A quarter of Germans receive under €1300 pension after 45 years / Zahlen des Arbeitsministeriums: Ein Viertel der Deutschen nach 45 Jahren unter 1300 Euro Rente
taz: Painful defeat for Germany’s women / Schmerzhafte Niederlage für Deutschlands Frauen
Welt: Parties argue over admitting Afghans / Parteien streiten über Aufnahme von Afghanen
Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier sees coalition damaged: “If you take a look at the newspapers over the weekend, you’ll learn that the coalition has damaged itself,” he said on ZDF. He called on the democratic center parties to quickly resolve their dispute over three new constitutional court judges. Otherwise, he warned, the authority and functionality of the Federal Constitutional Court could be harmed. zdfheute.de, rnd.de, handelsblatt.com
- Chancellor Friedrich Merz calls the Union faction’s voting behavior “undramatic”; he does not see the black-red governing coalition as weakened. Freely elected MPs are bound only to their conscience, even in personnel matters. Merz admitted that the discontent within his own faction over the nomination of Frauke Brosius-Gersdorf was recognized too late. However, this does not change his confidence in the work of parliamentary group leader Jens Spahn. Merz wants to calmly find a solution with the SPD. tagesschau.de
- The SPD leadership stands by Brosius-Gersdorf. Parliamentary group leader Matthias Miersch stated he expects a majority for the jurist in the next vote in the Bundestag. Miersch emphasized her impeccable career path and accused the Union of an unprecedented smear campaign.
- SPD parliamentary managing director Dirk Wiese said the real problem is that the Union leadership cannot secure the necessary majority within its own ranks. He called the accusations against Frauke Brosius-Gersdorf baseless and spoke of a smear campaign.
- North Rhine-Westphalia Premier Hendrik Wüst admitted that things did not go well last week for the Union or for the Berlin coalition overall. At the same time, Wüst expressed his support for parliamentary group leader Jens Spahn, who has come under pressure but is seeking solutions and has taken responsibility, as Wüst said.
Israeli shelling once again kills many civilians in the Gaza Strip: According to Palestinian sources, a house in Nuseirat in the central Gaza Strip was among the targets hit. A drone strike near a water distribution point also killed people. The Israeli military announced an investigation and stated that the strike had been aimed at a fighter, but due to a technical error, the munition missed its target by „dozens of meters.“ tagesschau.de
Mutual accusations of obstructing talks: Hamas has rejected a 60-day ceasefire proposal submitted by Qatar and continues to create new obstacles, according to a senior Israeli government official. Hamas is said to reject any compromise and to accompany negotiations with a „campaign of psychological warfare.“ The radical Islamist Hamas, in turn, accused Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of constantly imposing new conditions, thereby hindering the talks. n-tv.de
- Germany should play a key role in the reconstruction of the Gaza Strip, according to Development Minister Reem Alabali Radovan. „We are ready to get involved quickly,“ Alabali Radovan told Web.de. The displacement of residents from the Gaza Strip is „absolutely unacceptable.“
- Chancellor Friedrich Merz criticizes Israel’s actions: „I haven’t liked what the Israeli government has been doing in the Gaza Strip for many weeks now,“ Merz told ARD. He said he had also discussed this with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
- Germany must urge Israel to „improve the humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip,“ said Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier in the ZDF summer interview.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy sees increasing terror: In the past week alone, Russia launched 1,800 drones and dropped more than 1,200 glide bombs on Ukraine, Zelenskyy said. In addition, there were 83 missiles of various types. „The Russians are intensifying terror against cities and communities to further intimidate our people.“ At the same time, Zelenskyy praised the work of Ukraine’s air defense.
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Slovakia expects agreement with other EU countries on new Russia sanctions: Prime Minister Robert Fico said he aims to reach an agreement with the other EU countries on new sanctions against Russia by Tuesday at the latest. Slovakia is the only EU country currently blocking the planned additional trade restrictions. The new sanctions include ending all gas imports from Russia to the European Union by 2028. Slovakia is a major customer of the Russian energy company Gazprom and fears compensation claims and supply shortages. Bratislava is therefore seeking safeguards from the EU. euronews.com
BamS Sunday trend by Insa: CDU/CSU 28 percent, AfD 24 percent, SPD 15 percent, Greens 11 percent, Left Party 11 percent, BSW 4 percent, FDP 3 percent (–1), Others 4 percent. bild.de
Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier calls for return to conscription: If not enough volunteers come forward, a different form of conscription would be needed, Steinmeier said on ZDF. A debate on a new structure is necessary. The president pointed to the changing security situation in Europe, Russia’s war against Ukraine, and the shifting stance of the Trump administration on transatlantic relations. stern.de
- Chambers of Industry and Commerce want to know if employees are Bundeswehr reservists: DIHK President Peter Adrian told BamS that business leaders support the federal government’s efforts to strengthen Germany’s defense capabilities. n-tv.de
- Bundeswehr leadership relies on continued U.S. military presence in Europe: A potential shift of U.S. troops from Europe to Asia would not pose a security disadvantage for Germany, said Inspector General Carsten Breuer in Tagesspiegel.
- Defense Minister Boris Pistorius meets U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth in Washington: Topics include aid for Ukraine and U.S. troops. sueddeutsche.de
Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul confirms commitment to visa pledges for Afghans: While the coalition agreement foresees ending the program, Wadephul told RND that promises already made must be honored. The Berlin Administrative Court recently ruled that Germany must fulfill prior admission commitments. rnd.de
Billions in deficits for public health insurance funds: According to Bild, citing projections from the Health Ministry, the deficit will reach €4 billion next year and more than €12 billion by 2027. The ministry declined to comment on the figures.
Federal Council approves rent cap extension and investment package: The rent cap will remain in effect until the end of 2029 to curb rising rents in tight housing markets. The upper house also approved an economic stimulus package that includes tax relief for companies and extended depreciation options. Additionally, family reunification for refugees with subsidiary protection will be suspended for two years.
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Labor Minister Bärbel Bas wants to give job centers more money for integrating the unemployed: About €400 million extra is planned for this year, Bas said during Friday’s budget debate. From next year on, it should be about €1 billion more annually. „You can’t fight unemployment while slashing active labor market policy,“ she stated. stern.de
States push for electricity tax cut for all: Thuringian Premier Mario Voigt told T-Online he hopes for a solution after the summer break in the Bundestag; at the latest by 2027 the tax cut must apply to everyone. Bavarian Premier Markus Söder made similar comments earlier. Rhineland-Palatinate Premier Alexander Schweitzer said the government must reconsider relief for citizens and fulfill its coalition agreement.
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- German Association of Cities warns electricity tax plan could harm energy transition: President Burkhard Jung told Funke Mediengruppe that leaving out private households from the tax cut would be problematic both socially and in terms of energy policy.
German County Association says civil protection is still insufficient: In the case of a prolonged power outage, many counties would not be able to supply all nursing homes with emergency power, said deputy CEO Kay Ruge to NOZ. On the nationwide Day of Civil Protection, Ruge noted that while counties have an overview of resources, a comprehensive, cross-regional plan is lacking. noz.de
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- German Hospital Federation calls for tougher penalties for assaults on medical personnel. tagesschau.de
- Federal Data Protection Commissioner Louisa Specht-Riemenschneider demands a social media ban for under-16s. noz.de
- Finance Ministry criticizes Autobahn GmbH for halting tenders; says the move was unnecessary. wiwo.de
- Bavaria: Neuschwanstein Castle added to UNESCO World Heritage list. tagesschau.de
- Bavaria: Federal Court of Justice reduces prison sentence for businesswoman Andrea Tandler from four and a half to three years; verdict is final. spiegel.de
- Berlin: Deportation center at BER airport set to be completed by 2028; protests in front of Schönefeld town hall. rbb24.de
- Schleswig-Holstein: Northern SPD calls for modernization in urban development. n-tv.de
EU Commission wants to continue negotiations in tariff dispute with the U.S.: The EU is postponing the retaliatory measures announced as part of its tariff dispute with the United States until early August. U.S. President Trump had announced a 30 percent tariff increase starting August 1 to reduce the U.S. trade deficit with the EU. European cars, currently subject to a 25 percent tariff, are exempt. The 50 percent tariff on steel and aluminum will also remain unchanged. tagesschau.de, handelsblatt.com
- Chancellor Friedrich Merz welcomed the EU’s move and warned against escalating the conflict with the U.S. Further tariff hikes by Trump would strike at the core of Germany’s export economy and undermine the government’s economic efforts. handelsblatt.com
- Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil told Süddeutsche Zeitung that no one needs new threats or provocations right now. However, decisive countermeasures would be necessary if no fair agreement is reached. zdfheute.de
- Economy Minister Katherina Reiche called on the EU Commission to pursue a pragmatic solution with the U.S. The remaining time should be used to negotiate a deal focused on the key conflict areas.
- EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen stated that the EU will first seek negotiations with President Trump. The EU is willing to work toward an agreement until August 1, while also preparing steps to protect EU interests.
- French President Emmanuel Macron urged the Commission to accelerate preparations for countermeasures.
- Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni warned against a trade war between Western countries, saying that given the global challenges they face together, mutual punitive tariffs would weaken the entire West.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan announces parliamentary commission to coordinate PKK disarmament: At a gathering of his AKP party, Erdogan said a commission would examine all legal issues related to a peace agreement with the PKK. The co-chair of the banned Kurdish Workers’ Party, Bese Hozat, had demanded security guarantees from the Turkish leadership. She stated that only with changes to the legal framework could former PKK fighters attain legal status in Turkey. zeit.de
- The PKK has symbolically begun destroying its weapons: Near the city of Sulaymaniyah, 30 fighters and commanders burned their rifles. The ceremony is seen as a significant symbolic step in the decades-long conflict between the PKK and Turkey
More News from Europe:
- Spain: Police presence to be increased in Torre Pacheco (southeast) after riots targeting migrants. orf.at
- France: President Emmanuel Macron announces additional billions in military spending. spiegel.de
- France: Overseas territory New Caledonia to become a state. . fr.de
- Czech Republic: Government approves construction of the Ore Mountains tunnel between Czechia and Germany tagesschau.de
- Austria: No citizenship without singing the national anthem. derstandard.at
derstandard.at - UK: No speech by Trump in British Parliament. t-online.de
- Czech Republic: Prague fights mass tourism. tagesschau.de
- Spain: Cities seek to ban holiday rentals. faz.net
- Nigeria: Former President Muhammadu Buhari dies in London at age 82. spiegel.de
- Cameroon: 92-year-old President Paul Biya announces another run for office. spiegel.de
Iran demands non-aggression guarantee before resuming nuclear talks with the U.S.: Israeli bombings of nuclear and military sites and the U.S. strike on June 22 have made a negotiated solution more difficult, said Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi. If the U.S. and others want to negotiate, there must first be guarantees that such actions will not be repeated. Araghchi also declared readiness to resume cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency and said they would respond to IAEA inquiries on a case-by-case basis. n-tv.de
Final report from U.S. Senate on Trump assassination attempt contains severe allegations against Secret Service: It speaks of unacceptable failures in the planning and execution of the campaign event in Pennsylvania. A man had shot at Trump from a rooftop, grazing his ear. One attendee was killed and two others injured. According to the report, the Secret Service failed to share key information about the attacker with Trump’s security team. The shooter had been reported to the Secret Service at least 25 minutes before the incident. zdfheute.de, faz.net
Ecuador: Drug lord Macías Villamar, aka „Fito,“ agrees to extradition to the U.S. tagesspiegel.de
DIHK head Peter Adrian calls for more full-time work: The German Chamber of Industry and Commerce criticizes low labor productivity in Germany. On average, employees in Germany work 1,350 hours per year, Adrian said. That is around 400 hours less than the OECD average. Therefore, more full-time work is needed in Germany, especially among women. However, this would also require good childcare. Adrian also advocated eliminating one public holiday. mdr.de
- Tickets may not be sold exclusively in digital form, according to a court ruling. bz-berlin.de
- BUND: The Elbe is increasingly unusable as a waterway due to low water levels. saechsische.de
- Mobile coverage week reveals significant regional gaps. heise.de
- Unesco conference: Harbour, palaces, paintings: These places are now also world heritage sites. saarbruecker-zeitung.de
- Debate about memes of the cult figure: Conni makes it clear that satire is allowed. spiegel.de
- Main prize of the Karlovy Vary Festival for filmmaker Miro Remo. wdr.de
- US actor: Ed Helms‘ „socially conservative“ mother is said to have cried after the „Hangover“ premiere – his mother looked at him, hugged him and said: „That was so funny!“ spiegel.de
- It’s always the old white men – the Festival d’Aix-en-Provence opens the festival season. nzz.ch
- Spotify hit without human musicians: AI band The Velvet Sundown fools over a million listeners. t3n.de
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- Success against DFB team: Sweden suddenly more than an insider tip. sportschau.de
- Analysis postponed: DFB women take a break for now. sportschau.de
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- Volleyball players reach knockout round in Nations League. web.de
- Polish player wins sixth Grand Slam title: 6:0, 6:0! Swiatek defeats Anisimova and wins Wimbledon for the first time. kicker.de
Neanderthal „fat factory“ in Germany. New research reveals that around 125,000 years ago, Neanderthals in Germany ingeniously processed animal bones to extract grease—an early high-calorie food source they could transport and store. They shattered bones into small fragments and boiled them to obtain the fat, suggesting surprisingly sophisticated hunting and food-processing practices.