18:24⇢Merz Delivers Secret Weapons Package to Ukraine
⌨The newspapers report on Chancellor Merz's meeting with Ukrainian President Selenskyj, where they agreed on five cooperation points, though one raises questions (FR). Merz stated "things are moving quickly now" regarding Ukraine policy (FAZ), while details emerge of a secret weapons package worth billions that Germany will provide (Welt). However, Ukraine still cannot obtain the coveted Taurus missiles, with plans instead focusing on joint production of long-range weapons (Sueddeutsche). Trump reportedly warned Netanyahu against striking Iran, as the US works on a nuclear deal, with Israel capable of attacking with just seven hours notice (Spiegel). Domestic issues include Germany's one-year Chancenkarte skilled worker program showing success but facing implementation problems (Tagesspiegel), and controversy over a supermarket selling machetes for €9.99 (Bild). Social insurance bureaucracy consumes 25 billion euros that could otherwise fund benefits (merkur.de).