German government approves measures granting intelligence services new powers to break into digital communications
and disrupt activities of hostile entities abroad.
Assessment
Germany's cabinet has approved new measures granting intelligence agencies expanded powers to breach digital communications and disrupt hostile actors abroad. This marks a significant shift in Germany's post-war intelligence posture, traditionally constrained by privacy protections and historical caution. The move raises questions about oversight mechanisms and the balance between security and civil liberties in a democracy.