# Germany: More power for intelligence agencies

https://mins.news/en/item/20394

- DW, 2026-08-12 15:54 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.dw.com/en/germany-more-power-for-the-intelligence-agencies/a-78341313?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf

> German intelligence agencies have long sought broader powers to combat cyberattacks, terrorism and extremism. The government has now given the green light. Critics caution that the decision may cross established red lines, raising concerns about how far the agencies should be allowed to go in the name of security.

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