German Cabinet Weighs Spy Law Overhaul to Counter Hybrid Threats in Germany

Germany's federal cabinet is set to decide today on a draft law to reform the country's intelligence services, granting them broader powers in response to what the government describes as hybrid threats facing the nation. The proposal has drawn criticism from the opposition. The draft legislation would equip Germany's intelligence agencies with additional authority to counter hybrid threats, which typically combine conventional military tactics with cyberattacks, disinformation campaigns, and other non-military measures. The government argues that these expanded powers are necessary to protect the country against evolving security challenges.