June
01.06.2025
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Sunday
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Day Ukraine Destroyed Putin's Bomber Fleet

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Ukraine launched its most devastating air strike of the war, destroying over 40 Russian strategic bombers across four military airfields deep inside Russia. Operation "Spinnennetz" reached as far as eastern Siberia, with German outlets comparing it to "Russia's Pearl Harbor" and describing the attack as humiliating for Putin's military.

The strike occurred hours before scheduled Ukraine-Russia negotiations in Istanbul, adding pressure to upcoming talks. Three Russian trains derailed after bridge collapses, which Moscow labeled terrorist attacks.

Meanwhile, Poland's presidential runoff remained too close to call throughout the evening. Early exit polls showed pro-European candidate Trzaskowski ahead, but later results put right-wing Nawrocki in front, prompting headlines about Europe needing to worry. Both candidates declared victory.

Violence erupted in Paris after PSG's Champions League triumph, leaving two dead and nearly 600 arrested. A hospital fire in Hamburg killed three patients, while the Merz government announced major tax cuts beginning in 2025.
02.06.2025
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Monday
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Day The Right Won Poland While Courts Blocked German Borders

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Polish media declared right-wing candidate Karol Nawrocki president with 50.89% of the vote after overnight counting reversed earlier exit polls favoring pro-European Trzaskowski. The boxer-historian's razor-thin victory prompted Prime Minister Tusk to announce plans for a confidence vote, paralyzing the liberal government.

A Berlin court simultaneously dealt Interior Minister Dobrindt a major defeat, ruling asylum seeker rejections at German borders illegal without proper Dublin procedures. Three Somalians successfully challenged their deportation to Poland. Dobrindt vowed to continue the policy despite the ruling.

Ukraine-Russia negotiations in Istanbul concluded with minimal results beyond planned prisoner exchanges. German outlets continued analyzing Ukraine's weekend drone strikes that destroyed over 40 Russian bombers, with military experts calling Russia's airport defenses "extremely sloppy" and comparing the attack to Pearl Harbor.

Mount Etna erupted, forcing tourist evacuations, while Annalena Baerbock was elected president of the UN General Assembly.
03.06.2025
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Tuesday
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Day Merz Defied Courts While Dutch Coalition Collapsed

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Chancellor Merz escalated his confrontation with German courts, declaring he would continue rejecting asylum seekers at borders despite a Berlin court ruling the practice illegal. Interior Minister Dobrindt joined the defiance, with the Union deliberately escalating the judicial conflict as political strategy.

Geert Wilders withdrew from the Dutch coalition government over failed asylum restrictions, forcing Prime Minister Schoof to resign and announce new elections. German outlets examined whether CSU's Dobrindt influenced Wilders' hardline migration stance.

Ukraine conducted another major attack on the Crimean bridge using 1,100 kilograms of explosives, marking the third assault on Putin's strategic connection since the war began. Ukrainian intelligence claimed the structure was left "factually endangered."

The Madeleine McCann case saw renewed activity with a new search operation beginning in Praia da Luz, Portugal, while the main suspect may be released in September.
04.06.2025
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Wednesday
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Day Cologne Evacuated While Musk Abandoned Trump

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Cologne executed one of Germany's largest evacuations since World War II, relocating over 20,000 residents to defuse three American bombs discovered in the Deutz district. The operation transformed the city center into empty streets monitored by drones, concluding successfully by evening.

The Trump-Musk relationship collapsed completely, with outlets reporting their "bromance is history" as Musk escalated criticism of Trump's tax legislation, calling it a "wicked abomination" and reportedly threatening administration ministers. The White House described itself as "perplexed" by Musk's behavior.

Chancellor Merz's popularity surged in his first month, driven by public approval of his critical stance toward Israel. Parliamentary tensions erupted when Deputy President Klöckner ejected a Left Party politician during heated exchanges over arms deliveries to Israel.

Trump doubled steel and aluminum tariffs affecting Germany, while the EU approved Bulgaria's euro adoption for 2026. Severe thunderstorms with extreme hail threatened Bavaria throughout the day.
05.06.2025
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Thursday
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Day Merz Charmed Trump In The Oval Office

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Chancellor Merz's anticipated confrontation with Trump transformed into an unexpectedly warm encounter. German media spent the morning predicting diplomatic disaster, with outlets reporting the White House had prepared "Eklat-Fragen" and changed meeting schedules. Instead, Trump called Merz "a great chancellor" and praised German defense spending increases.

The afternoon meeting featured Trump's characteristic monologues while Merz listened, occasionally inserting reminders about America's historical responsibilities. Merz positioned Trump as a "key figure" for ending the Ukraine war, while Trump compared the conflict to quarreling children. Trump accepted Merz's invitation to visit Germany.

The Musk-Trump feud erupted dramatically after the meeting concluded. Musk threatened to release what he called "the big bomb" regarding Trump's alleged connections to Jeffrey Epstein, marking a complete breakdown in their relationship following yesterday's initial confrontation over tax policy. German media described the escalation as "unprecedented" and "beispiellos."
06.06.2025
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Friday
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Day Trump-Musk Feud Erupted Into Impeachment Threats

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The Trump-Musk relationship collapsed completely within hours, transforming from yesterday's warm Oval Office atmosphere into open warfare. Early morning headlines described their conflict as a "mud battle," with Musk threatening to release "Epstein bomb" allegations against Trump. By mid-morning, outlets reported Musk demanding Trump's impeachment while threatening to form a new political party.

The White House attempted damage control, proposing a peace phone call, but Trump rejected contact by afternoon, calling Musk someone who "lost his mind." Trump threatened to sell his Tesla holdings while former advisor Bannon demanded Musk's deportation. Russia offered Musk asylum as the feud intensified.

Meanwhile, Chancellor Merz's diplomatic success continued resonating, with Trump calling him "friend Friedrich" and discussing new Russia sanctions. Domestically, three rejected Somali asylum seekers disappeared from assigned accommodation and surfaced in Berlin, escalating asylum policy debates. A 14-year-old was arrested for allegedly planning a Christmas market attack in Cologne.
07.06.2025
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Saturday
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Day Moscow Offered Musk Asylum

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The Trump-Musk feud reached peak intensity as Moscow offered Elon Musk asylum amid his escalating conflict with the president. Early morning coverage focused on Trump's explicit rejection of reconciliation, with multiple outlets analyzing how their dispute exposed fundamental cracks in Trump's coalition spanning tech entrepreneurs and working-class voters.

The conflict escalated through mutual accusations involving Jeffrey Epstein documents, with Musk initially posting then deleting references to Trump's alleged connections. By afternoon, Trump questioned whether drugs influenced Musk's behavior while predicting economic recession following their break.

Meanwhile, Munich experienced a fatal knife attack as police shot and killed a woman who had stabbed multiple people near Theresienwiese. The incident dominated evening coverage, with the Bavarian Interior Minister addressing unclear motives.

Europe confronted a trillion-dollar defense modernization bill following decades of neglected security, while German industry faced potential metals shortages as China restricted rare earth exports.
08.06.2025
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Sunday
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Day National Guard Overrode California's Will

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Trump deployed 2,000 National Guard troops to Los Angeles against Governor Newsom's opposition, using emergency powers to override state authority. German outlets characterized this as an "insurrectionary step" that escalated tensions over immigration enforcement protests. The deployment dominated morning coverage, with outlets emphasizing Trump's use of special laws to circumvent state resistance.

The ongoing Trump-Musk feud evolved as Putin attempted to exploit their conflict, offering Musk asylum while his father reportedly visited Moscow. Multiple outlets covered Putin's strategy to attract space industry investors away from America during the billionaires' dispute.

Domestic incidents included Munich police fatally shooting a woman who stabbed neighbors near Theresienwiese, with reports suggesting mental health issues. Die Welt revealed secret EU contracts with NGOs to undermine coal power and trade agreements, describing coordinated campaigns funded by the Commission. By evening, outlets reported plane crashes in the US and continued criticism of Trump's National Guard deployment as authoritarian overreach.
09.06.2025
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Monday
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Day Marines Deployed Against American Protesters

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Trump's Los Angeles crackdown escalated dramatically throughout the day, beginning with National Guard forces using rubber bullets against protesters and reporters in the morning. By afternoon, authorities imposed assembly bans downtown while Trump threatened comprehensive federal intervention with his "exact plan" to solve the protest problem.

The confrontation reached unprecedented levels by evening when Trump deployed 500-700 Marines to Los Angeles and threatened California Governor Newsom with arrest, declaring "I would do it." German outlets described this as potential constitutional breach, with Pentagon confirmation of hundreds of Marines being sent to suppress domestic demonstrations.

Meanwhile, Greta Thunberg's Gaza aid ship was peacefully intercepted by Israeli forces, ending what outlets called her maritime "show." Domestic German issues included parliamentary rejection of investigations against Vice Chancellor Habeck despite his dual role as complainant and defendant in insult cases, while skilled worker immigration programs faced devastating assessments after authorities lost track of qualified non-EU workers.
10.06.2025
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Tuesday
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The School Shooter Day

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Trump's military escalation in Los Angeles continued overnight with deployment of 700 Marines alongside 2,000 additional National Guard troops, marking a shift from previous days' National Guard-only operations to regular military forces suppressing domestic protests. German outlets emphasized this crossed into unprecedented territory, with Trump threatening to arrest California Governor Newsom.

The day's dominant story emerged mid-morning when a 21-year-old former student opened fire at a gymnasium in Graz, Austria. Initial reports of multiple deaths escalated throughout the afternoon as outlets confirmed nine victims plus the shooter, making it Austria's worst school massacre. The perpetrator used legally-owned weapons in classrooms before killing himself, with police finding a suicide note.

Domestic German security concerns surfaced as constitutional protection reported 50,000 right-wing extremists, a 25% increase, while authorities arrested a rejected asylum seeker who planned poison attacks using ricin. The day concluded with reports that renowned Zero-movement artist Günther Uecker had died at 95.
11.06.2025
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Wednesday
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The Graz Massacre Aftermath Day

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Following yesterday's school shooting in Graz that killed ten people, German outlets reported the perpetrator left a farewell video for his mother and planted explosive devices beyond his firearms assault. Police discovered bomb-making plans and a pipe bomb, expanding the scope beyond the initial shooting reports.

The Austrian tragedy triggered immediate German education policy responses, with North Rhine-Westphalia's teachers union demanding active shooter drills in schools by afternoon. Officials argued preparation was preferable to denial since students were already discussing the incident.

Domestic political warfare escalated as SPD veterans published a manifesto demanding dialogue with Putin and reduced NATO spending, directly challenging party leadership. Defense Minister Pistorius condemned the document as "reality denial" while party chair Mützenich defended the initiative. By evening, outlets described the controversy as threatening party unity ahead of their convention.

Trump's Los Angeles crackdown continued with extended curfews and military deployment, while German media analyzed his tactical advantage regardless of criticism.
12.06.2025
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Thursday
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The Air India Crash Day

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An Air India Boeing 787 crashed shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad, killing 242 passengers and crew on a London-bound flight. The aircraft struck residential buildings, with reports shifting throughout the day from no survivors to at least one person found alive. German outlets characterized the accident as "very unusual" for aviation experts.

Defense Minister Pistorius visited Kiev to announce €1.9 billion in additional military aid while firmly rejecting Ukrainian requests for Taurus missiles, creating tension with President Zelensky's public appeals. This occurred amid escalating SPD internal divisions over the Mützenich manifesto advocating dialogue with Putin, which Pistorius condemned as "reality denial."

Former Health Minister Spahn faced mounting pressure over flippant emails regarding pandemic mask procurement, with critics demanding accountability for his dismissive attitude. The controversy intensified as outlets reported his "bin raus hier" response to the scandal.

Following Tuesday's Graz school massacre, Austrian authorities evacuated Vienna's Technical University after receiving threats, deploying large police units in response.
13.06.2025
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Friday
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The Night Israel Struck Iran's Nuclear Heart

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Israeli warplanes launched what Defense Minister called a "preventive strike" against Iranian nuclear facilities shortly after midnight, with explosions reported around Tehran. The operation, codenamed "Rising Lion," killed high-ranking Iranian military officials including the Revolutionary Guard commander and Iran's army chief.

Iran responded by launching over 100 drones toward Israel, prompting authorities to declare a state of emergency. By morning, Iranian Foreign Minister declared the strikes a "war declaration." Israel launched a second wave of attacks targeting additional nuclear sites, reportedly destroying a uranium conversion facility in Isfahan.

The escalation continued throughout the evening as Iran fired hundreds of rockets at Israeli cities in three waves, causing casualties in Tel Aviv. Israeli civilians were ordered into shelters before being allowed to leave as the immediate exchange appeared to conclude. German outlets reported this as the most severe Middle East escalation in decades, with Chancellor Merz warning about broader regional war while the EU complained of being sidelined from developments.
14.06.2025
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Saturday
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The Day Iran Struck Back

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Iran launched massive rocket barrages against Israel throughout the night and into Saturday, marking the regime's retaliation for Israel's strikes on nuclear facilities. German outlets reported casualties mounting on both sides, with at least three Israelis killed in Tel Aviv and multiple injuries from Iranian rockets hitting airports and residential areas.

By morning, Israeli Defense Minister Katz declared "Tehran will burn" if attacks continued, while Iran expanded threats to include US military bases. A second Iranian rocket wave struck Israel in the evening, injuring thirteen and killing one woman. Israeli forces simultaneously targeted Iranian oil storage facilities near Tehran, with videos showing burning fuel tanks.

The escalation prompted Trump to contact Putin regarding the crisis, though details remained unclear. German media assessed Israel's military operations as lacking an exit strategy despite demonstrating air superiority across western Iran. A separate political assassination in Minnesota saw Democratic politician Melissa Hortman and her husband killed in what the governor called a "political murder."
15.06.2025
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Sunday
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The Day Netanyahu Claimed Kasemi

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Iranian rocket attacks on Israel continued through the night, with casualty figures climbing from three dead to thirteen by evening. German outlets tracked the escalating exchange as Israel expanded operations deeper into Iranian territory, striking targets 2,300 kilometers from its borders.

By afternoon, Netanyahu announced the assassination of Iran's Revolutionary Guard intelligence chief Mohammed Kasemi, marking a significant escalation in targeted killings. German media questioned whether Netanyahu had exceeded parameters agreed with Trump, who reportedly rejected Israeli proposals to assassinate Iran's supreme leader.

Simultaneously, Trump's military parade in Washington faced widespread protests, with German outlets describing demonstrations across hundreds of American cities. The spectacle coincided with Germany's first official Veterans Day, which drew criticism from left-leaning publications as militarization of civilian culture.

German business leaders advocated for female military conscription, while a classified report allegedly revealed former Health Minister Spahn prioritized political ambition over proper mask procurement procedures during the pandemic, resulting in billions in damages.
16.06.2025
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Monday
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The Day Tehran Emptied

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Israel's campaign against Iran entered a decisive phase as Netanyahu ordered Tehran residents to evacuate, signaling preparation for expanded strikes on the capital. German outlets tracked the conflict's evolution from overnight rocket exchanges to daylight bombing of Iran's state television during live broadcasts.

By afternoon, Netanyahu articulated three war objectives while Israeli forces targeted Revolutionary Guard command centers deep within Tehran. The escalation prompted what German media described as an exodus from the Iranian capital, with reports of "death in the air." Iran responded by hitting the US embassy in Tel Aviv, directly involving America despite Trump's preference for diplomatic solutions.

German domestic coverage focused on the country's diplomatic isolation, with outlets describing Germany as retreating to "the sulking corner" while avoiding active mediation. The Greens demanded deportation stops to Iran as Chancellor Merz faced his first major international test at the G7 summit, meeting Trump while tensions escalated beyond previous diplomatic frameworks.
17.06.2025
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Tuesday
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The Day Trump Abandoned the Summit

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Trump abruptly departed the G7 summit in Canada after calling for Tehran's immediate evacuation, leaving allied leaders to forge Middle East consensus without him. German outlets tracked his early morning exit and subsequent attacks on French President Macron, describing his disinterest in multilateral coordination.

By afternoon, Chancellor Merz sparked controversy by characterizing Israeli strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities as "dirty work that Israel does for all of us." His comments coincided with reports of Iran's Fordo facility potentially producing material for nine uranium bombs in the near future.

Evening coverage focused on Trump convening his National Security Council while stating he did not want to kill Iran's supreme leader "at the moment." German media questioned whether American military intervention was imminent as aircraft carriers deployed to the region. The day revealed fractures in Western coordination as Trump prioritized unilateral action over allied consultation.
18.06.2025
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Wednesday
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The Day Hypersonic Claims Fractured MAGA

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Iran's claimed hypersonic missile strikes against Israel dominated early morning coverage, with outlets questioning whether the attacks would draw direct American military involvement. By dawn, Trump's coalition showed visible fractures over Middle East policy, with former allies reportedly predicting his political downfall over contradictory positions between isolationism and military intervention.

The Northvolt battery manufacturer's collapse emerged as a major domestic scandal, with 600 million euros in taxpayer funding lost and the AfD demanding parliamentary investigations targeting former Economy Minister Habeck. German media tracked secret reports allegedly implicating government decisions in the subsidy disaster.

Evening coverage revealed Trump's apparent policy reversal, described as needing to "save face" amid mounting intervention pressures. Putin's openness to talks with Chancellor Merz provided a counterpoint to Middle East escalation, while Scholz faced criticism for describing Israeli operations as "dirty work." The day illustrated how distant conflicts reshape domestic political alignments.
19.06.2025
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Thursday
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The Day Khamenei Became the Target

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German outlets tracked escalating rhetoric as Israeli Defense Minister Katz declared Iran's Supreme Leader Khamenei a direct war target, calling him a "modern Hitler" who "may not continue to exist." This marked a shift from targeting facilities to targeting leadership.

Trump's positioning dominated coverage throughout the day. Morning reports suggested imminent US military action with weekend strike preparations, while afternoon coverage revealed secret negotiations through envoy Witkoff. By evening, Trump set himself a two-week deadline for deciding on direct military intervention, simultaneously deploying ships while keeping diplomatic channels open.

The Iran crisis exposed domestic German fractures. The AfD struggled with internal divisions over positioning between traditional Russia loyalty and Trump alignment. Chancellor Merz faced scrutiny for describing Israeli operations as "dirty work," while his foreign minister adopted different language entirely. German media portrayed the conflict as splitting Trump's MAGA coalition between isolationists and interventionists, creating political vulnerabilities despite his attempts to satisfy both factions.
20.06.2025
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Friday
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The Day Trump's Iran Deadline Postponed

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Trump stepped back from imminent military action against Iran, postponing strikes that appeared ready to proceed from his previous two-week deadline. German Foreign Ministry official Wadephul met directly with Iran's Foreign Minister while new rocket attacks continued, suggesting diplomatic channels remained active despite escalation.

The Bundeswehr evacuated approximately 70 Germans from Israel amid the intensifying conflict, with hundreds more stranded. Netanyahu's wartime political surge dominated analysis as outlets examined his decades-long anti-Iran mission.

Domestically, former Health Minister Spahn faced a critical week with parliamentary hearings beginning Monday over the mask procurement scandal. Courts released the suspected killer in the Hanna murder case, lifting his arrest warrant. ArcelorMittal's cancellation of "green steel" projects exposed German energy policy failures, with production shifting to nuclear-powered countries despite billion-euro subsidies.
21.06.2025
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Saturday
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The Day Khamenei Named His Successors

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Iranian media reported Israeli strikes on the Isfahan nuclear facility early morning, continuing the escalation from previous days. By mid-morning, outlets tracked Khamenei retreating to underground bunkers while preparing succession plans, naming three potential replacements as his leadership appeared increasingly precarious.

Trump's positioning shifted throughout the day. Morning coverage suggested he might set NATO defense spending at five percent, surprising allies before the summit. By afternoon, outlets reported him establishing three conditions for potential US entry into the Iran-Israel conflict, deploying B-2 bombers to the region while maintaining diplomatic options.

Domestic tensions surfaced around traditional gender roles, with publications examining young women embracing "tradwife" identities on social media. Antisemitic violence reached Berlin as a man wearing a Star of David was attacked with a knife. The Bundeswehr received 10,000 new soldier positions in the 2025 budget, while classified defense plans reportedly remained unknown to relevant officials.
22.06.2025
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Sunday
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The Day America Entered the War

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After days of postponed deadlines and diplomatic positioning, Trump ordered Operation Midnight Hammer against three Iranian nuclear facilities shortly after midnight. German outlets tracked the strikes in real-time as B-2 stealth bombers deployed bunker-busting GBU-57 bombs against Fordo, Isfahan, and Natans installations.

The operation concluded within 25 minutes, with Trump declaring Iran's nuclear program destroyed by dawn. Iran retaliated with rocket attacks on Israel while Foreign Minister Araghtschi announced plans to meet Putin on Monday. German Chancellor Merz, reportedly uninformed beforehand, convened a security cabinet as European leaders found themselves sidelined.

Editorial positions split sharply. Zeit and others defended the strikes as preventing a nuclear-armed Iran, while TAZ and SPD politicians criticized the escalation. By afternoon, impeachment discussions emerged as domestic opposition questioned Trump's congressional authority. NATO simultaneously agreed to raise defense spending targets to five percent of GDP, linking the Iran crisis to broader military preparedness against multiple threats.
23.06.2025
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Monday
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The Day Iran Blinked

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German outlets questioned Trump's claimed success after reports emerged of 400 kilograms of uranium missing from Iranian facilities, suggesting the nuclear program remained partially intact. Iran's response escalated throughout the day, beginning with threats to block the Strait of Hormuz and culminating in evening missile strikes against US bases in Qatar and Iraq.

The Iranian retaliation proved symbolic rather than devastating. Qatar intercepted all incoming rockets, and the Pentagon reported no American casualties. Tehran had provided advance warning, indicating calculated restraint rather than genuine escalation.

Trump's response marked a dramatic shift from his previous rhetoric. By evening, he thanked Iran for the warning and called for "peace and harmony," dismissing the attack as "very weak." Before midnight, he announced a "complete and total ceasefire" between Israel and Iran, though neither side immediately confirmed the agreement. German media portrayed the sequence as Iran's exit strategy rather than defiance.
24.06.2025
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Tuesday
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The Day Trump's Ceasefire Collapsed

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Trump's announced ceasefire began unraveling within hours. German outlets tracked contradictory claims as Iran denied any agreement while Trump declared "complete and total" cessation by dawn. Israeli airspace reopened briefly before new rocket alerts sounded.

By mid-morning, fresh Iranian missile strikes prompted Trump's profanity-laced confrontation with Netanyahu. Publications quoted his "What the fuck" response as Israel prepared retaliatory bombing runs. Trump publicly ordered Israeli warplanes to return, threatening both sides over violations.

Intelligence reports contradicted Trump's nuclear facility destruction claims. US agencies indicated Iran's atomic program faced months of delays rather than elimination, undermining the president's victory narrative.

Domestically, Germany's highest administrative court overturned the Compact magazine ban, ruling press freedom protections applied despite extremist content. Chancellor Merz delivered his NATO summit statement, rejecting appeasement while promising increased defense spending. Finance Minister Klingbeil presented a budget prioritizing military expenditure and pensions over fiscal restraint.
25.06.2025
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Wednesday
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The Day Intelligence Contradicted Trump

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US intelligence assessments dominated German coverage, contradicting Trump's claims about destroying Iran's nuclear facilities. Multiple outlets reported that strikes only delayed Iran's atomic program by months, with 408 kilograms of enriched uranium unaccounted for. Trump's anger over these leaks emerged throughout the morning, undermining his declared victory narrative.

The NATO summit in The Hague produced a historic agreement raising defense spending targets to five percent of GDP by 2035. Trump claimed this as a US victory while threatening Spain for refusing compliance. German Chancellor Merz praised the transatlantic partnership despite the massive financial implications for his budget.

Domestically, former Health Minister Spahn faced parliamentary questioning over alleged billions in COVID mask procurement waste, showing no remorse while blaming pandemic circumstances. The Merz government encountered early criticism for abandoning campaign promises on electricity tax reductions, with craft workers expressing outrage over the broken pledge.
26.06.2025
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Thursday
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The Day Merz Joined the Hardliners

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Chancellor Merz aligned with Italy's Meloni on restrictive migration policies at his first EU summit, marking Germany's departure from previous positions. Multiple outlets described his "alpha male" approach as establishing dominance in European leadership.

A fatal police shooting dominated domestic coverage after an Afghan asylum seeker attacked officers with a knife in Baden-Württemberg. Interior Minister Strobl warned that attacking police "risks your life," intensifying immigration debates.

Parliamentary tensions erupted as protesters disrupted proceedings with paint attacks over Minister Klöckner's ban, while Left Party leader Reichinnek failed to secure a seat on the intelligence oversight committee after Union opposition.

Iran's Supreme Leader Khamenei declared "victory" over Trump's United States, addressing atomic facilities as confusion mounted over uranium enrichment claims. Coalition fractures deepened over electricity tax policy, with accusations of broken promises exchanged between potential partners.
27.06.2025
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Friday
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The Day SPD Humiliated Its Leader

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Germany's minimum wage commission set increases to 14.60 euros by 2027, forcing the SPD to abandon its 15-euro campaign promise. The decision created internal tensions ahead of the party's Berlin congress, where delegates delivered a stinging rebuke to leadership.

RTL's 150-million-euro acquisition of Sky Deutschland dominated morning business coverage, marking significant consolidation in German television. The Bundestag voted to suspend family reunification for asylum seekers, continuing Chancellor Merz's hardline migration stance from previous days.

By evening, the SPD congress delivered its verdict on party leadership. While Bärbel Bas secured overwhelming approval with 95 percent for co-chair, Lars Klingbeil faced humiliation with only 64.9 percent support—the second-lowest result in party history. German outlets described the outcome as a "demütigung" reflecting deep internal divisions over the party's leftward trajectory and electoral failures.
28.06.2025
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Saturday
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The Day the SPD Set Its Course

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The SPD party congress dominated German media, following Lars Klingbeil's historic low vote from the previous day. Morning reports detailed the aftermath of his "humiliation," with outlets like RP Online noting it was "no good day" for the party as leaders sought more honest internal dialogue. As the day progressed, focus shifted to policy, with the SPD approving measures allowing Defense Minister Pistorius to pursue broader steps for a planned conscription law, signaling a significant shift despite earlier internal resistance.International attention remained on the Middle East. Media analyzed Trump's military strike against Iran, questioning his "peace" rhetoric against the backdrop of an ongoing twelve-day US-Israel campaign deemed only moderately successful. Reports also detailed Mossad's penetration of Iran's nuclear program and Israel's announcement of a Hamas commander's death. Separately, tens of thousands defied a government ban for the Budapest Pride parade, with record participation reported.
29.06.2025
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Sunday
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The Iran Black Box Emerged

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German media extensively covered evolving international tensions, with a consistent focus on Iran. Early reports highlighted UN atomic watchdog warnings about renewed uranium enrichment, continuing a theme from previous days regarding Iran's nuclear program. Domestically, the Social Democratic Party's (SPD) internal struggles and governing capabilities became a major editorial focus, particularly their party congress's decision to pursue a ban on the AfD in the late morning, a development that dominated many headlines. As the day progressed, international attention intensified around Iran becoming a "black box" after US airstrikes, linked to discussions of a mysterious Mossad meeting and US President Trump's pursuit of a "mega-deal" concerning war and peace. Broader domestic economic concerns, including government spending critique and national debt, also remained in the news cycle.
30.06.2025
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Monday
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The Day of Widening Fault Lines

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German media extensively covered evolving international tensions, with a consistent focus on US actions concerning Iran. Reports in the morning highlighted Iranian surprise at a perceived weak US attack, escalating through the day with President Trump's strong reactions to intercepted communications and discussions about potentially targeting North Korea's nuclear program. Domestically, the Social Democratic Party's struggles remained a central theme, following their party congress. Reports detailed historically low polling and intensifying debates over a potential AfD ban, with criticisms of the SPD's stance as out of touch. Additionally, Chancellor Merz faced criticism, including from Iran, while former Chancellor Merkel continued her opposition to his asylum policies, further highlighting internal coalition dynamics.
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