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Germany overhauls intelligence laws, expands powers to counter hybrid threats

(de-news.net) – Germany’s government has agreed to overhaul intelligence laws, expanding the BND and BfV’s powers to collect data and conduct operations against threats including…

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Ongoing debate over security powers, prevention, and reform after CSD attack

(de-news.net) – Germany’s political debate following the Berlin CSD terrorist attack has expanded beyond the investigation itself to include law enforcement powers, constitutional protections, counter-radicalization…

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Debate over expanding federal cyber defense powers in Germany

(de-news.net) – As part of a new political debate over proposed German cybersecurity reforms that would expand the powers of multiple security agencies to respond…

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BKA President calls for expanded legal powers to confront escalating cyber threats

(de-news.net) – Holger Münch, President of the Federal Criminal Police Office (BKA), has called for a substantial expansion of his agency’s authority in the national…

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Judges Association for enhanced powers to address crime

(de-news.net) – The German Judges Association (DRB) is advocating for enhanced powers for investigators to address serious online crimes. DRB Managing Director Sven Rebehn underscored…

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