Ukraine War & Air Defence: Zelensky says Ukraine has signed a deal with Germany for 600 air-defence missiles for Patriot systems, with deliveries expected to take time. European Security Talks: Merz will host an E5 meeting in Berlin with France, Britain, Italy and Poland to prepare for a NATO summit and coordinate on Ukraine and the Middle East. Defence Industry: Germany plans to take a 40% stake in KNDS, aiming to secure long-term influence as the tank maker prepares for a July IPO; the Bundestag budget committee is set to decide this week. Politics & Language: A new German language-entry rule at a lake swimming area in Halle is sparking debate after some visitors were turned away over safety concerns. Immigration & Justice: Germany’s Left leader Luigi Pantisano apologised after comparing CDU policies to fascism. Public Safety: A 41-year-old woman died at the Hurricane Festival in northern Germany; police say there’s no sign of third-party fault. Economy & Society: Germany is considering raising the state retirement age up to 70, with major political fallout expected. World Cup: Germany reached the 2026 knockout stage for the first time since 2014, beating Ivory Coast 2-1 on a late Deniz Undav double. Media: Germany’s top media regulator calls for a digital levy from big platforms to fund local journalism. Energy Storage: MaxSolar and Entrix plan a 20 MW/100 MWh battery project in Bavaria to support the grid. International Release: A German journalist detained in Syria has been released and returned to Berlin; her colleague remains missing.