www.gandul.ro/international/reforma-servicii-secre

Germany's parliament has approved significant reforms to intelligence services, allowing them to take direct action against hybrid threats. For the first time since World War II, the Federal Intelligence Service (BND) can conduct cyber counterattacks and limited sabotage abroad. The new law expands the operational capabilities of both BND and the Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution (BfV), enabling them to intercept telecommunications data and conduct covert operations. However, targeted killings and physical force against individuals remain prohibited. The reforms aim to enhance national security in response to increasing hybrid threats.