# German cabinet approves plan to expand spy services’ powers

https://mins.news/en/item/20175

- Reuters, 2026-08-12 12:50 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.reuters.com/world/german-cabinet-approves-plan-grant-more-powers-spy-services-2026-08-12/?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=6a7c6c0d325a7500012a889e

> Germany’s cabinet approved measures on Wednesday to broaden the powers of its intelligence services. The proposed authorities would allow them to hack communications and disrupt the operations of foreign adversaries. Officials justified the move by pointing to what they describe as a growing threat from cyberattacks and hybrid attacks.

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