The attacker, a 21-year-old known to law enforcement for previous violent offenses and considered an Islamist threat, had previously attempted to join ISIS and was under probation for preparing a serious violent crime. In political developments, Chancellor Friedrich Merz announced a cabinet reshuffle following the resignation of Jens Spahn, with significant changes in the health and transport ministries amid internal party criticism. Concurrently, severe wildfires in Spain and France have displaced over 300,000 people, with ongoing efforts to manage the crisis exacerbated by extreme temperatures.