10:24⇢Merkel Breaks Silence On AfD Vote
⌨The newspapers extensively cover former Chancellor Merkel's sharp criticism of CDU leader Merz's decision to pass migration legislation with AfD support in the Bundestag (Spiegel, Welt, Zeit, TAZ, Tagesspiegel, Berliner Zeitung, Bild, FR, merkur.de, RP Online). Merkel states this tactical maneuver was "wrong" and breaks previous promises. In other coverage, East German textile industry faces new challenges (Neues Deutschland), while historical coverage marks the Wilhelm Gustloff sinking anniversary (Junge Freiheit).