Nord Stream War-Crime Case: German prosecutors have charged a Ukrainian former officer, Serhii K., as a co-perpetrator in the 2022 Nord Stream blasts, framing the attack on civilian energy infrastructure as a war crime; Kyiv says it needs more details. Coalition Reform Push: Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s government unveiled a 34-measure “revival” package: tax relief for low and middle earners, pension overhaul, more affordable housing, less bureaucracy, and tougher sick-leave rules. Sick Leave Crackdown: Workers will need a doctor’s note from day one, ending phone sick notes after Merz cited “extraordinarily high” absence rates. Semiconductor Boost: Infineon opened a €5bn “Smart Power Fab” in Dresden, ahead of schedule, as Europe ramps up chip autonomy. Hospital Fire in Ludwigslust: A roof fire at a hospital killed two patients and injured dozens (at least 34), with evacuations and an ongoing investigation. Carbon Removal Plant: Ucaneo inaugurated Germany’s largest Direct Air Capture facility in Berlin, removing 150 tons of CO₂ per year. Energy & Industry: Fuel prices jumped after Germany’s tank-tax discount ended; Nordex won new orders for 197MW of wind turbines across multiple states.