Cyber Defense

Dobrindt plans expanded powers for Verfassungsschutz and BND

February 08, 2026 Ti AI ṣe iroyin Àwòrán tí AI ṣe

German Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt aims to transform the Verfassungsschutz into a true secret service with operative capabilities to counter hybrid threats. The BND is also set for reform to enable digital countermeasures. The plans face legal challenges stemming from historical separations between intelligence services and police.