German spies handed new powers to tackle ‘hybrid threats’ from abroad

November 13, 2026 · 3:26 pm 2 sources

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• German spies handed new powers to tackle 'hybrid threats' from abroad
  BBC News · November 13, 2026 15:42
  German reforms mean foreign and domestic intelligence services will have greater powers to combat espionage, terrorism and sabotage.

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• Cyber attacks and hybrid warfare: Germany gives sweeping powers to its police and intelligence services
  Deutsche Welle · November 13, 2026 15:26
  Drone sightings and cyberattacks have heightened security concerns. How are the police preparing to meet these challenges? And how do intelligence services plan to counter threats from both domestic and foreign sources?