Overview
- SPD parliamentary leader Matthias Miersch openly questioned Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s ability to run the chancellery, saying “So kann man eigentlich kein Kanzleramt führen,” which underscores deep strain inside the narrow CDU–SPD coalition.
- A new Infratest dimap survey for RBB found only 17 percent satisfied with Berlin’s CDU–SPD senate and showed both parties slipping, leaving the September state election wide open.
- Baden‑Württemberg is staging a formal farewell for long‑serving premier Winfried Kretschmann in Stuttgart, with his last working day set for May 12 and the Landtag scheduled to elect Cem Özdemir on May 13.
- Schalke coach Miron Muslic warned supporters that a pitch invasion is a “no‑go” and confirmed Edin Dzeko’s return to the squad for Saturday’s home game against Fortuna Düsseldorf, a match that can seal promotion.
- Sport Bild, as reported by ran, said Bayern intends to sell before buying this summer and circulated a list of possible exits including several loanees and defender Minjae Kim, a claim the club has not confirmed.