09:02⇢Merz Tackles AfD's Shadow
⌨German media attention is notably split, with several outlets continuing to report on Prince Andrew relinquishing his royal titles due to the Epstein scandal (Spiegel). Concurrently, a significant number of sources focus on the CDU's internal discussions regarding its stance on the AfD, with Merz aiming to address the "AfD-problem" before it divides the party (RP Online, Tagesspiegel, Welt, FR). Additionally, the tragic death of an eight-year-old boy named Fabian is reported (Bild, merkur.de).