Germany Grants Intelligence Services Expanded Offensive Cyber Powers
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The Bundestag passed the largest reform of Germany's intelligence services in decades, granting the BND and domestic intelligence agency new offensive capabilities, including sabotage and cyber operations. The legislation responds to growing hybrid threats but faces likely constitutional challenges, creating legal uncertainty over the scope of new powers.
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Germany's Bundestag has approved landmark legislation granting the BfV and BND expanded offensive cyber capabilities, including sabotage and active defense measures, against foreign and hybrid threats. This represents a significant shift from a passive to an assertive cyber posture, though operational details and constitutional challenges remain unclear.
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