Intelligence reform: Federal Government approves reform of intelligence services
August 2026, 11:36 a.m. View of the headquarters of the Federal Intelligence Service, the German Foreign Intelligence Service, in Berlin © Michael Kappeler/ dpa Die..
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Kubicki speaks of taboo breaking Particularly sharp criticism came from FDP chief Wolfgang Kubicki: “For good reasons in Germany we have a strict separation of law enforcement and intelligence activities,” he said in an interview with WELT TV. In view of the aggravated threat situation, the Federal Cabinet has decided on a comprehensive reform of the German intelligence services. The Federal Council can then consult the Conciliation Committee to discuss possible changes, but the approval of the Chamber of States is not necessary in this case.
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Kubicki speaks of taboo breaking Particularly sharp criticism came from FDP chief Wolfgang Kubicki: “For good reasons in Germany we have a strict separation of law enforcement and intelligence activities,” he said in an interview with WELT TV.
according to DIE WELTIn view of the aggravated threat situation, the Federal Cabinet has decided on a comprehensive reform of the German intelligence services.
according to DIE WELTThe Federal Council can then consult the Conciliation Committee to discuss possible changes, but the approval of the Chamber of States is not necessary in this case.
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