Frankfurter Rundschau

Antisemitism is a cancerous growth.

— Friedrich Merz speaks after the antisemitic attack at Bondi Beach in Sydney.

The couple were so kind to us, offering us water and shelter in that moment. The man even drove us back to our hotel because so many of the roads were closed. It was so scary, but we are so thankful for them. It was a godsend to have met them.

— Dr. Edward Wong reflecting on the kindness of a local couple who helped his family during the attack.

Rob Reiner's impact is felt throughout American culture and society.

— Karen Bass, Mayor of Los Angeles, on the influence of Rob Reiner.

This is already a compromise on our part.

— Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy regarding the U.S. security guarantees as a substitute for NATO membership.

Chancellor Merz: Tear down this Brandmauer.

— Dovid Holtzman, in his speech at the gala for Markus Frohnmaier, referencing the need to dismantle barriers in German politics.

These disturbing photos raise even more questions about Epstein and his relationships with some of the most powerful men in the world.

— Representative Robert Garcia of California, the top Democrat on the oversight committee.

Based on the current state of affairs, we do not assume that the attack was imminent.

— Joachim Herrmann (CSU), Bavarian Interior Minister, comments on the arrests and the current status of the investigations.

But as the saying goes, you can only dance with the people who are on the dance floor.

— Boris Pistorius comments critically on the composition of the Ukraine negotiation round in ZDF.

Given the recent history of Iranian activities and of 910 in Australia, they are definitely suspects and high on the priority list.

— Danny Citrinowicz, an Iran expert at the Institute of National Security Studies in Israel, commented on the suspicions against Iran in connection with the terrorist attack.

This historical epoch is now over.

— Norbert Röttgen made this statement in the ARD talk show hosted by Caren Miosga, commenting on the dramatic change in American policy and the break in the transatlantic relationship.

Even if the cocoa price should drop, I do not expect that the prices for chocolate will decrease.

— Adalbert Lechner, CEO of Lindt & Sprüngli, in an interview discussing the price development of chocolate.

The 39-year-old suffered a muscle tear in his right thigh during the Bundesliga home game against Mainz 05 (2:2) on Sunday.

— This was officially communicated by the German record champion FC Bayern after an examination by the medical department.

We need to decide: Do we want to invest in prevention, or do we want to go into the next crisis just as unprepared?

— Jens Spahn, in an interview on ARD's morning magazine discussing the importance of preparedness for future crises.

I am so happy and full of emotions

— Döll speaks after the award ceremony about her feelings.