09:32⇢Merz Chancellor Bid Fails First Vote
⌨The newspapers report on a historic political setback in Germany where CDU leader Friedrich Merz unexpectedly failed to secure enough votes to become chancellor in the first round of voting, falling six votes short of the required majority (AD.nl, Het Financieele Dagblad, NRC, Reformatorisch Dagblad, RTL Nieuws, De Telegraaf, Trouw, de Volkskrant). This unprecedented rejection has thrown Germany into political uncertainty, as all previous chancellors were elected in their first round. Additionally, safety concerns at Schiphol Airport are highlighted with reports that the airport deliberately ignores safety risks regarding large aircraft using the Oostbaan runway (Het Parool).