Germany

- Germany faces a 'polycrisis' due to challenges including the pandemic, energy crisis, and demographic shifts. - EU defense ministers discuss establishing an emergency security protocol against hybrid attacks from Russia. - A Croatian court approved extradition of a Ukrainian man for involvement in the Nord Stream pipeline explosions. - Former German Vice Chancellor accuses Israel of war crimes in Gaza, citing high casualties since October 2023. - Germany commits to phasing out fossil fuels by 2045 and increasing renewable energy use.