diff --git a/apps/calendar/apps/web/src/lib/components/event/QuickEventOverlay.svelte b/apps/calendar/apps/web/src/lib/components/event/QuickEventOverlay.svelte
index e71671d04..f20908b53 100644
--- a/apps/calendar/apps/web/src/lib/components/event/QuickEventOverlay.svelte
+++ b/apps/calendar/apps/web/src/lib/components/event/QuickEventOverlay.svelte
@@ -11,7 +11,7 @@
 		EventAttendee,
 	} from '@calendar/shared';
 	import type { ContactSummary, ContactOrManual, ManualContactEntry } from '@manacore/shared-types';
-	import { ContactSelector, ContactAvatar } from '@manacore/shared-ui';
+	import { ContactSelector, ContactAvatar, ConfirmationPopover } from '@manacore/shared-ui';
 	import { Users } from 'lucide-svelte';
 	import { format, addMinutes } from 'date-fns';
 	import { de } from 'date-fns/locale';
@@ -263,7 +263,7 @@
 		}
 		const draft = eventsStore.draftEvent;
 		if (draft) {
-			return typeof draft.startTime === 'string' ? parseISO(draft.startTime) : draft.startTime;
+			return toDate(draft.startTime);
 		}
 		return startTime || new Date();
 	});
@@ -274,7 +274,7 @@
 		}
 		const draft = eventsStore.draftEvent;
 		if (draft) {
-			return typeof draft.endTime === 'string' ? parseISO(draft.endTime) : draft.endTime;
+			return toDate(draft.endTime);
 		}
 		return addMinutes(startTime || new Date(), settingsStore.defaultEventDuration);
 	});
@@ -601,10 +601,6 @@
 	async function handleDelete() {
 		if (!event) return;
 
-		if (!confirm('Möchten Sie diesen Termin wirklich löschen?')) {
-			return;
-		}
-
 		submitting = true;
 		try {
 			const result = await eventsStore.deleteEvent(event.id);
@@ -648,22 +644,25 @@
 			<span class="header-title">{isEditMode ? 'Termin bearbeiten' : 'Neuer Termin'}</span>
 			<div class="header-actions">
 				{#if isEditMode}
-					<button
-						type="button"
-						class="delete-btn"
-						onclick={handleDelete}
-						disabled={submitting}
-						aria-label="Löschen"
+					<ConfirmationPopover
+						onConfirm={handleDelete}
+						variant="danger"
+						title="Termin löschen?"
+						confirmLabel="Löschen"
+						loading={submitting}
+						placement="bottom"
 					>
-						<svg class="w-4 h-4" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" viewBox="0 0 24 24">
-							<path
-								stroke-linecap="round"
-								stroke-linejoin="round"
-								stroke-width="2"
-								d="M19 7l-.867 12.142A2 2 0 0116.138 21H7.862a2 2 0 01-1.995-1.858L5 7m5 4v6m4-6v6m1-10V4a1 1 0 00-1-1h-4a1 1 0 00-1 1v3M4 7h16"
-							/>
-						</svg>
-					</button>
+						<button type="button" class="delete-btn" disabled={submitting} aria-label="Löschen">
+							<svg class="w-4 h-4" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" viewBox="0 0 24 24">
+								<path
+									stroke-linecap="round"
+									stroke-linejoin="round"
+									stroke-width="2"
+									d="M19 7l-.867 12.142A2 2 0 0116.138 21H7.862a2 2 0 01-1.995-1.858L5 7m5 4v6m4-6v6m1-10V4a1 1 0 00-1-1h-4a1 1 0 00-1 1v3M4 7h16"
+								/>
+							</svg>
+						</button>
+					</ConfirmationPopover>
 				{/if}
 				<button type="button" class="close-btn" onclick={onClose} aria-label="Schließen">
 					<svg class="w-4 h-4" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" viewBox="0 0 24 24">
diff --git a/packages/shared-ui/src/index.ts b/packages/shared-ui/src/index.ts
index 36eb00f7d..4fa73fc70 100644
--- a/packages/shared-ui/src/index.ts
+++ b/packages/shared-ui/src/index.ts
@@ -45,6 +45,9 @@ export { ContactAvatar, ContactBadge, ContactSelector } from './molecules';
 // Layout
 export { ModalFooter, DataCard, PageHeader, KeyboardShortcutsPanel } from './molecules';
 
+// Confirmation (inline popover)
+export { ConfirmationPopover } from './molecules';
+
 // Organisms
 export { Modal, ConfirmationModal, FormModal, AppSlider } from './organisms';
 export type { AppItem } from './organisms';
diff --git a/packages/shared-ui/src/molecules/ConfirmationPopover.svelte b/packages/shared-ui/src/molecules/ConfirmationPopover.svelte
new file mode 100644
index 000000000..1acabb8e0
--- /dev/null
+++ b/packages/shared-ui/src/molecules/ConfirmationPopover.svelte
@@ -0,0 +1,407 @@
+<script lang="ts">
+	/**
+	 * ConfirmationPopover - Inline confirmation dialog
+	 *
+	 * A wrapper component that shows a confirmation popover directly at the
+	 * trigger element position, minimizing mouse travel for quick confirmations.
+	 * Uses a portal to escape parent overflow constraints.
+	 *
+	 * @example Delete confirmation
+	 * ```svelte
+	 * <ConfirmationPopover
+	 *   onConfirm={handleDelete}
+	 *   variant="danger"
+	 *   title="Löschen?"
+	 *   confirmLabel="Löschen"
+	 * >
+	 *   <button class="delete-btn">🗑️</button>
+	 * </ConfirmationPopover>
+	 * ```
+	 */
+
+	import type { Snippet } from 'svelte';
+	import { Trash, Warning, Check, X } from '@manacore/shared-icons';
+
+	type ConfirmationVariant = 'danger' | 'warning' | 'info';
+	type Placement = 'top' | 'bottom' | 'left' | 'right';
+
+	interface Props {
+		/** Trigger element (usually a button) */
+		children: Snippet;
+		/** Called when user confirms the action */
+		onConfirm: () => void | Promise<void>;
+		/** Visual variant */
+		variant?: ConfirmationVariant;
+		/** Popover title */
+		title?: string;
+		/** Optional message */
+		message?: string;
+		/** Confirm button label */
+		confirmLabel?: string;
+		/** Cancel button label */
+		cancelLabel?: string;
+		/** Whether confirm action is in progress */
+		loading?: boolean;
+		/** Preferred placement */
+		placement?: Placement;
+		/** Disabled state - prevents popover from opening */
+		disabled?: boolean;
+	}
+
+	let {
+		children,
+		onConfirm,
+		variant = 'danger',
+		title = 'Bestätigen?',
+		message,
+		confirmLabel = 'Bestätigen',
+		cancelLabel = 'Abbrechen',
+		loading = false,
+		placement = 'bottom',
+		disabled = false,
+	}: Props = $props();
+
+	let visible = $state(false);
+	let triggerRef = $state<HTMLDivElement | null>(null);
+	let popoverRef = $state<HTMLDivElement | null>(null);
+	let confirmBtnRef = $state<HTMLButtonElement | null>(null);
+	let popoverPosition = $state({ top: 0, left: 0 });
+
+	// Portal action - moves element to body to escape overflow constraints
+	function portal(node: HTMLElement) {
+		document.body.appendChild(node);
+		return {
+			destroy() {
+				node.remove();
+			},
+		};
+	}
+
+	const variantConfig: Record<
+		ConfirmationVariant,
+		{
+			iconColor: string;
+			iconBg: string;
+			buttonColor: string;
+			buttonHover: string;
+			borderColor: string;
+		}
+	> = {
+		danger: {
+			iconColor: 'text-red-500',
+			iconBg: 'bg-red-500/10',
+			buttonColor: 'bg-red-500 text-white',
+			buttonHover: 'hover:bg-red-600',
+			borderColor: 'border-red-500/20',
+		},
+		warning: {
+			iconColor: 'text-yellow-500',
+			iconBg: 'bg-yellow-500/10',
+			buttonColor: 'bg-yellow-500 text-white',
+			buttonHover: 'hover:bg-yellow-600',
+			borderColor: 'border-yellow-500/20',
+		},
+		info: {
+			iconColor: 'text-blue-500',
+			iconBg: 'bg-blue-500/10',
+			buttonColor: 'bg-blue-500 text-white',
+			buttonHover: 'hover:bg-blue-600',
+			borderColor: 'border-blue-500/20',
+		},
+	};
+
+	const config = $derived(variantConfig[variant]);
+
+	function handleTriggerClick(e: MouseEvent) {
+		if (disabled || loading) return;
+		e.stopPropagation();
+
+		// Get position from the clicked element
+		const target = e.currentTarget as HTMLElement;
+		if (target) {
+			const rect = target.getBoundingClientRect();
+			calculatePosition(rect);
+		}
+
+		visible = true;
+
+		// Focus confirm button after popover appears
+		requestAnimationFrame(() => {
+			confirmBtnRef?.focus();
+		});
+	}
+
+	function calculatePosition(rect: DOMRect) {
+		if (rect.width === 0 && rect.height === 0) return;
+
+		const popoverWidth = 240;
+		const popoverHeight = 120;
+		const gap = 8;
+
+		let top = 0;
+		let left = 0;
+
+		switch (placement) {
+			case 'top':
+				top = rect.top - popoverHeight - gap;
+				left = rect.left + rect.width / 2 - popoverWidth / 2;
+				break;
+			case 'bottom':
+				top = rect.bottom + gap;
+				left = rect.left + rect.width / 2 - popoverWidth / 2;
+				break;
+			case 'left':
+				top = rect.top + rect.height / 2 - popoverHeight / 2;
+				left = rect.left - popoverWidth - gap;
+				break;
+			case 'right':
+				top = rect.top + rect.height / 2 - popoverHeight / 2;
+				left = rect.right + gap;
+				break;
+		}
+
+		// Keep within viewport bounds
+		const viewportWidth = window.innerWidth;
+		const viewportHeight = window.innerHeight;
+
+		if (left < 8) left = 8;
+		if (left + popoverWidth > viewportWidth - 8) left = viewportWidth - popoverWidth - 8;
+		if (top < 8) top = 8;
+		if (top + popoverHeight > viewportHeight - 8) {
+			if (placement === 'bottom') {
+				top = rect.top - popoverHeight - gap;
+			}
+		}
+
+		popoverPosition = { top, left };
+	}
+
+	function handleCancel() {
+		if (loading) return;
+		visible = false;
+	}
+
+	async function handleConfirm() {
+		try {
+			await onConfirm();
+			visible = false;
+		} catch {
+			// Keep popover open on error
+		}
+	}
+
+	function handleKeydown(e: KeyboardEvent) {
+		if (!visible) return;
+
+		if (e.key === 'Escape') {
+			e.preventDefault();
+			handleCancel();
+		} else if (e.key === 'Enter' && !loading) {
+			e.preventDefault();
+			handleConfirm();
+		}
+	}
+
+	function handleClickOutside(e: MouseEvent) {
+		if (!visible || loading) return;
+
+		const target = e.target as Node;
+		// Check if click is inside trigger or popover
+		if (triggerRef?.contains(target)) return;
+		if (popoverRef?.contains(target)) return;
+
+		visible = false;
+	}
+</script>
+
+<svelte:window onkeydown={handleKeydown} onclick={handleClickOutside} />
+
+<!-- Trigger wrapper -->
+<!-- svelte-ignore a11y_click_events_have_key_events a11y_no_static_element_interactions -->
+<div class="confirmation-popover-trigger" bind:this={triggerRef} onclick={handleTriggerClick}>
+	{@render children()}
+</div>
+
+<!-- Portal: Popover rendered to body to escape overflow constraints -->
+{#if visible}
+	<div
+		use:portal
+		class="confirmation-popover {config.borderColor}"
+		bind:this={popoverRef}
+		style="position: fixed; top: {popoverPosition.top}px; left: {popoverPosition.left}px; z-index: 999999;"
+		role="dialog"
+		aria-modal="true"
+		aria-label={title}
+	>
+		<!-- Content -->
+		<div class="popover-content">
+			<div class="popover-header">
+				<div class="popover-icon {config.iconBg} {config.iconColor}">
+					{#if variant === 'danger'}
+						<Trash size={16} weight="bold" />
+					{:else if variant === 'warning'}
+						<Warning size={16} weight="bold" />
+					{:else}
+						<Check size={16} weight="bold" />
+					{/if}
+				</div>
+				<span class="popover-title">{title}</span>
+			</div>
+
+			{#if message}
+				<p class="popover-message">{message}</p>
+			{/if}
+
+			<div class="popover-actions">
+				<button type="button" class="btn-cancel" onclick={handleCancel} disabled={loading}>
+					<X size={14} weight="bold" />
+					{cancelLabel}
+				</button>
+				<button
+					type="button"
+					class="btn-confirm {config.buttonColor} {config.buttonHover}"
+					onclick={handleConfirm}
+					disabled={loading}
+					bind:this={confirmBtnRef}
+				>
+					{#if loading}
+						<svg class="spinner" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none">
+							<circle
+								class="opacity-25"
+								cx="12"
+								cy="12"
+								r="10"
+								stroke="currentColor"
+								stroke-width="4"
+							/>
+							<path
+								class="opacity-75"
+								fill="currentColor"
+								d="M4 12a8 8 0 018-8V0C5.373 0 0 5.373 0 12h4zm2 5.291A7.962 7.962 0 014 12H0c0 3.042 1.135 5.824 3 7.938l3-2.647z"
+							/>
+						</svg>
+					{:else if variant === 'danger'}
+						<Trash size={14} weight="bold" />
+					{:else}
+						<Check size={14} weight="bold" />
+					{/if}
+					{confirmLabel}
+				</button>
+			</div>
+		</div>
+	</div>
+{/if}
+
+<style>
+	.confirmation-popover-trigger {
+		display: inline-flex;
+	}
+
+	.confirmation-popover {
+		min-width: 220px;
+		max-width: 280px;
+		background: var(--color-surface-elevated-3);
+		border: 1px solid hsl(var(--color-border));
+		border-radius: var(--radius-lg, 12px);
+		box-shadow:
+			0 10px 25px -5px rgb(0 0 0 / 0.15),
+			0 8px 10px -6px rgb(0 0 0 / 0.1);
+		animation: popoverIn 150ms ease-out;
+	}
+
+	@keyframes popoverIn {
+		from {
+			opacity: 0;
+			transform: scale(0.95);
+		}
+		to {
+			opacity: 1;
+			transform: scale(1);
+		}
+	}
+
+	.popover-content {
+		padding: 12px;
+	}
+
+	.popover-header {
+		display: flex;
+		align-items: center;
+		gap: 8px;
+		margin-bottom: 8px;
+	}
+
+	.popover-icon {
+		display: flex;
+		align-items: center;
+		justify-content: center;
+		width: 28px;
+		height: 28px;
+		border-radius: var(--radius-md, 8px);
+		flex-shrink: 0;
+	}
+
+	.popover-title {
+		font-size: 0.875rem;
+		font-weight: 600;
+		color: hsl(var(--color-foreground));
+	}
+
+	.popover-message {
+		font-size: 0.8125rem;
+		color: hsl(var(--color-muted-foreground));
+		margin: 0 0 12px;
+		line-height: 1.4;
+	}
+
+	.popover-actions {
+		display: flex;
+		gap: 8px;
+	}
+
+	.btn-cancel,
+	.btn-confirm {
+		flex: 1;
+		display: flex;
+		align-items: center;
+		justify-content: center;
+		gap: 4px;
+		padding: 8px 12px;
+		font-size: 0.8125rem;
+		font-weight: 500;
+		border-radius: var(--radius-md, 8px);
+		border: none;
+		cursor: pointer;
+		transition: all 150ms;
+	}
+
+	.btn-cancel {
+		background: hsl(var(--color-muted) / 0.5);
+		color: hsl(var(--color-foreground));
+	}
+
+	.btn-cancel:hover:not(:disabled) {
+		background: hsl(var(--color-muted));
+	}
+
+	.btn-cancel:disabled,
+	.btn-confirm:disabled {
+		opacity: 0.5;
+		cursor: not-allowed;
+	}
+
+	.spinner {
+		width: 14px;
+		height: 14px;
+		animation: spin 1s linear infinite;
+	}
+
+	@keyframes spin {
+		from {
+			transform: rotate(0deg);
+		}
+		to {
+			transform: rotate(360deg);
+		}
+	}
+</style>
diff --git a/packages/shared-ui/src/molecules/index.ts b/packages/shared-ui/src/molecules/index.ts
index 1a7f23173..d9ef0b976 100644
--- a/packages/shared-ui/src/molecules/index.ts
+++ b/packages/shared-ui/src/molecules/index.ts
@@ -47,3 +47,6 @@ export { default as ModalFooter } from './ModalFooter.svelte';
 export { default as DataCard } from './DataCard.svelte';
 export { default as PageHeader } from './PageHeader.svelte';
 export { default as KeyboardShortcutsPanel } from './KeyboardShortcutsPanel.svelte';
+
+// Confirmation
+export { default as ConfirmationPopover } from './ConfirmationPopover.svelte';