Süddeutsche Zeitung

The long-troubled Stuttgart 21 rail project is back in the public conversation, with Süddeutsche Zeitung asking whether Germany can still deliver large-scale infrastructure at all. Years of delays and soaring costs have turned the Stuttgart station project into a symbol of the country's struggles with major construction efforts.

German politician Jens Spahn is reported by Süddeutsche Zeitung to be giving up his role on the Bundestag's budget committee, with a position tied to Sardinia mentioned in the report. German-language commentary online is sharply critical, with some users denouncing him in harsh terms and accusing the Union parties of having enabled his rise. The exact circumstances of the move remain unclear from the available information.

A trial has started against a driver over a fatal accident near Wildflecken in the Bad Kissingen district of Bavaria, in which two sisters died. The case, reported by Süddeutsche Zeitung, has drawn attention locally as the court examines the circumstances of the crash and the driver's responsibility for the two women's deaths.