Morning headlines shifted focus from the Munich Security Conference toward domestic sociological fractures, specifically the 'crisis of young men' and the controversial return of Angela Merkel to the CDU congress. Editors highlighted a growing divide within the Union regarding the European nuclear shield, as Merz’s leadership faced internal friction from figures like Laschet and Spahn regarding the reliability of right-wing partners in France and the UK. By early afternoon, editorial priority centered on the SPD’s proposal to ban social media for children under 14, a move that sparked immediate debate across political spectra regarding corporate regulation versus user exclusion. Simultaneously, reports scrutinized a billion-euro drone deal involving Peter Thiel, linking German defense procurement to Trump-aligned interests. In the evening, the narrative was dominated by the death of Hollywood legend Robert Duvall and the conclusion of the Rosenmontag carnival celebrations. However, security concerns persisted as media analyzed the integration of Ukrainian frontline experience into Bundeswehr training and Poland’s emerging ambition to develop its own nuclear deterrent.