Germany to Boost Intelligence Cybersecurity and Counterattack Powers | Ukraine news
Germany to Boost Intelligence Cybersecurity and Counterattack Powers | Ukraine news
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Publish Date: 2026-02-02 13:13:00
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The German government plans to significantly strengthen the capabilities of its intelligence agencies, particularly in the field of cybersecurity, giving them the ability to act in response to cyberattacks.
The plans were described by Germany’s Federal Minister of the Interior, Alexander Dobrindt, in an interview with Augsburger Allgemeine.
“The Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution is a classic intelligence service. It collects, as the name suggests, information and data. I want this intelligence service to become a real secret service, equipped with effective operational capabilities”, – he said.
– Alexander Dobrindt
Cybersecurity in Focus: Reforms and International Cooperation
Explaining the details, he noted that expanding cooperation with foreign intelligence agencies would concern mainly cyberattacks on computer systems and control systems. According to him, identifying the perpetrators of such attacks will be much easier within the framework of international cooperation, since they often operate abroad and depend on foreign financing.
“This is not only about repelling attacks. We also want to strike back – i.e., disrupt and destroy their equipment and infrastructure”, – he added.
– Alexander Dobrindt
The discussion also touched on the need to strengthen the capabilities of the Federal Intelligence Service (BND) and to grant intelligence officers greater autonomy in gathering information and in their operational response.
“Our intelligence services must finally be given the ability to do what they are, by definition, supposed to be able to do. We want to give the intelligence services the opportunity to independently obtain more information and act promptly”, – commented Dobrindt on expanding the BND’s powers.
– Alexander Dobrindt
According to German media, a bill is being drafted that would significantly expand the powers of foreign intelligence to strengthen strategic intelligence and reduce dependence on American agencies. Among the changes is a potential expansion of powers to carry out hacking operations.
This topic underscores the urgency of reforms in Germany’s national security and cyber effectiveness, as well as the growing role of intelligence in responding to global threats in the digital space.
