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German Bundestag expands intelligence service powers

The German Bundestag approved legislation granting expanded powers to intelligence services. The scope of new authorities and oversight mechanisms remain unspecified, and the impact on civil liberties is uncertain. This marks a notable shift in Germany's domestic security posture.

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Tagesschau1 day agoDECredibility 53%View source

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#intelligence #surveillance #germany #bundestag #domestic-security

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Berlin

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Germanycountry

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