Germany, the EU, Norway and the Netherlands summoned Russia's top diplomats on Tuesday to protest Moscow's threat of systematic strikes on Kyiv and its call for foreign diplomats to leave. Germany's Foreign Ministry said it 'will not be intimidated' and confirmed its embassy would keep operating, while UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said he was 'deeply concerned.' Ukraine read a joint statement from 50 countries condemning the threats.

Germany's Health Ministry has drafted a bill that would raise elder care contributions for childfree adults by 0.7 percentage points, bringing their total to 2.5% of monthly income. The proposal, reported by German media group RND, would affect all full-time workers over 23. Health Minister Nina Warken has not yet submitted the draft to the cabinet.

German MP Jürgen Hardt (CDU/CSU) described Putin as a 'wounded predator' whose political and economic concept has collapsed, leading to erratic behavior. He highlighted the failure of eight years of Normandy format negotiations due to Russia's non-compliance and lies, and cautioned against trusting dialogue with Russia.

Jürgen Hardt, foreign policy spokesperson for Germany's CDU/CSU parliamentary faction, expressed optimism about Ukraine's ability to repel Russia's spring offensive and seize the initiative on certain frontline sections. He stated that Ukraine's military advantage is essential to force Putin into serious peace negotiations, and that Ukraine's victory means the restoration of its internationally recognized borders, including the return of abducted children. Hardt also indicated that if Ukraine decides to make concessions for a viable peace solution, it would have Berlin's full support.

German Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil called on Europe to adopt a more aggressive and coordinated regulatory stance on artificial intelligence to avoid being dominated by US tech giants. He warned that Europe risks falling behind and must shape its own rules, and expressed openness to a digital tax. Klingbeil further urged European governments to adopt a more aggressive and coordinated approach to AI regulation, warning that Europe risks being dominated by US tech giants. He reiterated openness to a digital tax and emphasized the need for strong European players in the digital future.

Jürgen Hardt, foreign policy spokesperson for Germany's CDU/CSU parliamentary faction, stated in an interview with Ukrinform that only the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party opposes aid to Ukraine in the Bundestag, while support comes from the governing coalition and the opposition Greens. He stressed there are no fundamental disagreements on Ukraine policy between coalition partners and expressed confidence in the government's durability, outlining a reform agenda for 2026 with results expected between 2027 and 2029.

The Dutch government has outlined plans to intensify diplomatic efforts to establish transit hubs and safe third-country agreements for deporting rejected asylum seekers outside Europe. The Netherlands is collaborating with Denmark, Germany, Greece, and Austria to produce a concrete proposal by the end of the year. A pilot project with Uganda is on hold due to election irregularities. The government argues no changes to international or EU law are needed and proposes an international asylum summit to discuss innovative solutions.

A new integrated defence and security exhibition, DSEI Germany, will launch in March 2027 at the Hannover Exhibition Grounds, organized by Clarion Events and Deutsche Messe AG. The event reflects Germany's post-Zeitenwende military build-up, with defence spending projected to reach €180 billion by 2030. Three recently retired senior Bundeswehr commanders have been appointed to a military advisory board. The exhibition will feature domains aligned with Bundeswehr command structure and a dedicated Industrial Solutions zone.