German Bundestag expands intelligence service powers
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Germany's Bundestag approved a broad reform of intelligence services, granting agencies new powers including hacking capabilities. The Greens warn the legislation could create a 'turnkey surveillance apparatus' for a future AfD government. The reform marks a significant expansion of state surveillance powers, with civil liberties concerns raised.
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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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