Germany grants police and intelligence sweeping powers to counter cyber and hybrid threats
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Germany is granting its intelligence services and domestic security agency broader legal authority to counter covert threats, reflecting an elevated threat perception. The move signals a policy shift toward more proactive surveillance in response to hybrid warfare. Details on specific powers remain vague, and the impact on civil liberties is uncertain.
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Germany's Bundestag has confirmed the passage of landmark legislation granting the BND and BfV offensive cyber capabilities, including sabotage and active defense measures, marking a significant shift from a traditionally passive posture. This reform responds to growing hybrid threats, particularly from Russia, and signals a more assertive German security policy within NATO. Legal uncertainty and potential constitutional challenges regarding the scope of these new powers remain.
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