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Merz delivers first government statement. A little over a week after his election, the new chancellor will address the Bundestag this Wednesday. In his approximately 45-minute speech, he will present his platform for the start of the coalition between the CDU/CSU and SPD. A two-hour debate is planned afterward. Read the live blog .

Trump visits Saudi Arabia – lifting of sanctions against Syria announced. The US president appears to be primarily interested in deals in Riyadh that benefit him. Among them is a $142 billion arms deal, the exact content of which remains unclear. Trump also declares that he wants to give Syria a new chance. Read the article (SZ Plus)

EXCLUSIVE: New Bundeswehr parachutes may be unsuitable. Bundeswehr quality managers send out a report stating that a €56 million parachute system is unsuitable – and then take it back the next day. The confidential document has been obtained by Süddeutsche Zeitung , NDR, and WDR. Read the article (SZ Plus)

Steinmeier urges Netanyahu to end the war. The German President has come to Israel to celebrate 60 years of diplomatic relations. But the war in the Gaza Strip dominates the trip. During Steinmeier's visit, the Israeli prime minister announces a new offensive in Gaza. Read the article (SZ Plus)

Sanctions against Russia: Europeans give Putin some more time. Chancellor Merz and his fellow travelers threatened "massive" sanctions in Kyiv on Saturday if Russia doesn't cease its operations by Tuesday. Now, the talk is about the end of the week. Diplomats in Brussels are skeptical that the threatened sanctions will come into effect in the short term. Read the article

First semifinal of the Eurovision Song Contest: Party like there's no tomorrow. Tight costumes, flashy songs, and something banging around every corner: The ESC in Basel remains true to form on Tuesday evening. The second semifinal follows on Thursday, also featuring the German duo Abor & Tynna. Representing one of the biggest countries, they are set for the final on Saturday. Read the article (SZ Plus)

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