Germany

A 24-hour strike by public sector workers nearly halted operations at 13 German airports. Due to the Verdi union protest, over 1000 flights were canceled, affecting 510,000 passengers.

Tesla sales in Europe have fallen by 43. 5%, and in Germany by 70%. Experts link the decline to Elon Musk's political activities in the Trump administration.

The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine signed a memorandum with Diehl Defence to expand cooperation. The document provides for a threefold increase in the supply of missiles and air defense systems and the implementation of joint industrial projects.

CDU leader Friedrich Merz stated that Germany cannot have its own nuclear weapons due to international treaties. He suggests discussing the integration of their nuclear weapons with France and Britain for the defense of Europe.

Concerns have arisen in Germany regarding the possible withdrawal of support for the F-35 fighter jets by the Trump administration. Military experts consider such a scenario unlikely, but politicians are calling for a thorough examination of the issue.

The EU plans to allocate 150 billion euros for the development of the defense industry. France insists on using the funds only within the EU, while Germany wants to involve partner countries.

The court at Old Bailey found three Bulgarian citizens guilty of espionage activities on behalf of Russia. The group operated under the leadership of Yan Marsalek and was involved in surveillance of Christo Grozev and data theft.

Donald Trump is considering the possibility of withdrawing 35,000 American soldiers from Germany and relocating them to Hungary. The decision may be related to the dissatisfaction of the United States regarding European defense spending.

The Verdi union has announced a 24-hour strike of workers at German airports on March 10. The strike will impact 510,000 passengers and lead to the suspension of air traffic at most airports in the country.

In Bavaria, a 58-year-old Russian was convicted for the murder of two wounded Ukrainian soldiers after consuming alcohol together. The court did not recognize a political motive, but due to the particular severity of the crime, early release is not possible.

Foot-and-mouth disease has been found on a Hungarian farm with 1,400 heads of cattle - the first case in half a century. Authorities are taking strict measures, fearing a repeat of the 2001 epidemic that cost Europe 15 billion euros.

On Monday, March 10, employees at 11 German airports will hold a 24-hour strike over a pay dispute. The Verdi union is demanding an 8% pay increase or an additional 350 euros per month.

Ukraine will receive over 30 billion euros from the EU in 2024 regardless of the latest decisions in Brussels. 26 EU countries supported the statement regarding the impossibility of negotiating about the war without Ukraine's participation.

Russia has 220 brigades with combat experience and plans to increase their number to 300 in 5 years. According to forecasts, by 2030 the Russian Federation could mobilize 3 million soldiers and produce 4 thousand tanks.

The President of Poland stated that the agreement on rare earth minerals between the USA and Ukraine will make it a strategic location for America. The USA will protect its interests in Ukraine, even without sending troops.

The President of Poland stated that a military contingent is not mandatory for monitoring the peace agreement. According to him, monitoring could be carried out by UN forces, which Russia may agree to.

The German Minister of Defense reported on the likely holding of the next "Ramstein" meeting at the end of March - beginning of April. The decision will be made at the "Group of Five" meeting in Paris.

Defense Minister Umerov stated that Ukraine has not yet received information about restrictions on access to US intelligence data. Kyiv is working on alternative data sources, including with Germany.

Tesla recorded a sharp decline in sales in Australia - down 70% in February compared to last year. The Model 3 showed the largest drop at 81.4%, while competitors are showing growth.

EU member states have not reached an agreement on the proposal to determine a specific amount of military aid to Ukraine for 2024. The European Commission proposes to mobilize up to 800 billion euros for European defense.

EU ministers are discussing a scenario for the distribution of Ukrainian refugees in the event of an escalation of the war and the cessation of US support. Currently, over 4.3 million Ukrainians are under protection in European countries.

The President of Ukraine held talks with the leaders of European countries ahead of the EU summit. On the agenda of the summit - the defense of Europe, assistance to Ukraine, and new sanctions against the Russian Federation.

Tesla registrations in Germany fell by 76% after Elon Musk supported the party "Alternative for Germany". The company is also facing production issues and increasing competition from BYD.

German law enforcement handed over to the State Bureau of Investigation a former deputy head of the State Tax Service of Poltava region. The official helped a company evade paying 1.3 million UAH in taxes through a lowered audit.

The President of Ukraine had a phone conversation with the Chancellor of Germany regarding security issues and support for Ukraine. Zelensky thanked Germany for its contribution to strengthening Ukraine's air shield.

27 EU leaders will gather in Brussels to discuss a new security architecture and military support. On the agenda is the allocation of 800 billion euros for defense and the issue of using frozen Russian assets.

The German government is exploring options to prevent the commissioning of the "Nord Streams". According to Bild, secret negotiations are taking place between the USA and Russia regarding the purchase of the damaged gas pipeline by American investors.

The President expressed regret over the breakdown of negotiations at the White House but emphasized the importance of constructive cooperation. The EU presented the ReArm Europe plan worth €800 billion to strengthen defense, which includes additional air defense for Ukraine.

The President of Ukraine had a conversation with Friedrich Merz, the leader of the CDU party. The parties discussed further cooperation and noted the important role of Germany in supporting Ukraine.

David Lammy will hold talks with the foreign ministers of the "Weimar+" group regarding Trump's withdrawal of aid to Ukraine. Britain is in contact with the United States at various levels and acts as a bridge for unification.