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SECURITY & DEFENSE • GERMANY

Germany approves expanded digital-interception powers for intelligence services

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Germany’s cabinet approved measures to let its intelligence services intercept digital communications as part of efforts to stop attacks, according to The Epoch Times. The report provides no details on the scope or implementation of the powers.

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The decision affects Germany’s security and communications oversight. The supplied report identifies no direct U.S. effect.