Politics & Economy: Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s coalition unveiled a sweeping reform package aimed at reviving Germany’s economy, including €10bn in income tax relief, pension changes, and tougher labor rules that end phone sick notes by requiring doctor certificates from day one. Work & Welfare: The same package signals a tougher stance on sick leave and sick-day abuse, while also adjusting pension rules and employment flexibility. Trade & China: Germany is pledging a tougher line on defending trade at EU level, promising faster anti-dumping and anti-subsidy action and protection against unfair competition. Security & Ukraine: Ukraine-Germany defense cooperation is expanding fast, with more than ten joint ventures reportedly forming for drones, long-range weapons, and air defense. NATO: NATO leaders are set to gather in Ankara next week, with Europeans trying to smooth tensions with Trump while signaling stepped-up defense commitments. Nord Stream: German prosecutors indicted a former Ukrainian officer over alleged Nord Stream sabotage, saying the plot was planned under Ukrainian state instructions. AfD Politics: The far-right AfD is upbeat ahead of an Erfurt convention and eyes major gains in eastern state elections, betting on dissatisfaction with the reform push. Football: Julian Nagelsmann has resigned as Germany coach after the World Cup exit, with Jürgen Klopp reportedly in talks to take over.