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عربية – DW
Germany faces potential threats intelligence agencies' evolving roles
The German government plans to amend intelligence agency laws to enable direct intervention in emergency situations, aiming to counter increasing security threats. The Interior Minister clarified that the classification of the security situation has been elevated from "mere threat" to "high threat," amid growing intelligence about plots targeting infrastructure and individuals. The reforms include allowing intelligence personnel to enter and search homes, interfere with electronic devices to disrupt attacks and espionage activities, while ensuring that detention remains the responsibility of the police. These changes have raised concerns about blurring the lines between police and intelligence work and granting authorities more power, with oversight mechanisms in place to prevent violations of citizens' rights.
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