Seize the royal titles!

In the world of German media, a significant shift is underway. The Berlusconis are set to take over ProSiebenSat.1, a move that is expected to bring about changes in the broadcasting landscape. This decision follows praise from Wolfram Weimer, who voiced his approval after a meeting with the former president's son.

Meanwhile, in the political sphere, the debate about social spending is heating up. With the Union pushing through policies that some argue fight the poor instead of fighting poverty, the SPD is positioning itself as the party of the disadvantaged, aiming to tear apart the Union's policies.

In an unexpected move, the black-red coalition has agreed on something unexpected, according to Friedrich Kuppersbusch. However, details about this agreement remain unclear.

Elsewhere, the future of parties in the German Bundestag regarding a coalition with the AfD is shaping up to be a contentious issue. Both the CDU/CSU and SPD have shown no willingness to form a coalition with the AfD, with leaders Friedrich Merz and Markus Söder opposing an AfD ban while maintaining their opposition to such alliances. The Union is, however, under significant internal and external pressure to work with the AfD.

On a more light-hearted note, Penny, a popular supermarket chain, is making waves with its pineapple initiative. The removal of the pineapple crown aims to reduce waste, and consumers are encouraged to offset the change in appearance with the benefit of reduced emissions. Moreover, Penny is saving 25% of freight by cutting off the pineapple crown, and the pineapple leaves can be composted at home.

Unfortunately, the introduction of honest-price milk faced challenges in supermarkets due to taste and pricing issues.

In other news, the wealth tax, although existing, was suspended in 1997. Estimates suggest that the volume of revenue from enforcing the wealth tax could be between 10 to 20 billion euros per year (Verdi) or 30 billion euros per year (Oxfam).

In sports news, RWE defeated the second team of Borussia Dortmund in a friendly match during an official international break.

Lastly, Joyn, a streaming service, is seeking content from public broadcasters due to meager offerings. Both ProSiebenSat.1 stations have experienced significant losses in reach and advertising revenue. The summer drought, according to Friedrich Kuppersbusch, has ended, bringing much-needed relief to the agricultural sector.

These developments underscore the dynamic nature of German politics, business, and culture, offering a glimpse into the diverse and ever-evolving landscape of the country.