German Chancellor Friedrich Merz announced that he will nominate Ilse Aigner for president, paving the way for her to be the first woman to hold the office. DW has more.

She would replace outgoing President Frank-Walter Steinmeier, a Social Democrat, in the largely ceremonial post. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Friedrich Merz, who is visiting Seoul, said North Korea is putting Europe's security at risk by sending soldiers to fight for Russia in Ukraine. DW has more.

During a visit to Singapore, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said Europe and Germany want to increase free trade with open competition, reliability and a rules-based order.