German security agencies face dilemma after victories for far-right, far-left
The idea of systematic exclusion from information sharing underlines the gravity of the tensions between political parties and the security services
Assessment
Far-right and far-left electoral gains in Germany force security agencies to decide how tightly to cooperate with parties they may classify as extremist. The prospect of deliberately excluding certain parties from intelligence sharing shows how strained trust has become between political actors and the institutions meant to protect democratic order. How each service draws the line will shape the next government's ability to function.