SZ am Morgen: News of the day – the overview for those in a hurry
Employers' President Calls for More Reform Efforts. Rainer Dulger urges the CDU-SPD coalition to intervene more strongly in the welfare state than previously stipulated in the coalition agreement. He advocates, for example, a cap on social security contributions and compulsory military service for both men and women – even if this would tie up sought-after skilled workers. Read the interview (SZ Plus)
Coalition sealed – SPD announces personnel. The change of government is imminent, but a few things still need to be clarified. On the agenda for this Monday are the announcement of new ministerial names, the coalition agreement – and the Beatles for the outgoing chancellor at his inauguration. Read the live blog on the formation of the government.
Report: Relocation of asylum procedures to third countries is expensive and complicated. During the election campaign, the CDU/CSU promised an "asylum turnaround." Shortly before handing over power to CSU politician Dobrindt, Federal Interior Minister Faeser (SPD) put a damper on the plan on one point: While the relocation of asylum procedures to non-EU countries like Rwanda, which the CDU/CSU is pushing for, is fundamentally possible, there are very high legal hurdles and practical difficulties. Read the article
Reports: Israel decides to expand attacks in Gaza. Israeli media unanimously report that preparations for such an operation are underway. At the same time, however, there is said to be a new push for negotiations with Hamas on a ceasefire. Read the live blog on the war in the Middle East.
Eurosceptic Simion wins in Romania. As in the later annulled 2024 presidential election, an extreme right-wing candidate won the first round. Simion received about 40 percent of the vote, but fell short of an absolute majority. In the runoff, he will most likely face the non-partisan mayor of Bucharest. Read the article
BundesligaLeverkusen slips up, Bayern are champions. With the second-placed team's 2-2 draw at SC Freiburg, the Munich team's Bundesliga lead is secured with two games remaining. It's the 34th championship title in the club's history. Read the article
Vinnie's work and Harry's contribution. FC Bayern are German champions again – that has a lot to do with the coach and the best striker. But also with a youthful Neuer replacement and Thomas Müller's late work. The big review of the season, including comments on the officials' performances. Read the article (SZ Plus)
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