Daily brief
Chancellor Friedrich Merz told the CDU state party conference in Linstow 'We can do it' regarding Germany's modernization, calling on social partners to propose reforms. At the same time, media reports indicate dissatisfaction with his performance has reached a new record high.
Vladimir Putin and former German chancellor Gerhard Schröder held private talks in Russia.
The AfD opposes a democracy program in a Thuringia district.
Germany doubts Ukraine can meet EU standards for decades.
Family business owners call for canceling parliament's summer break.