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The two most recent attacks on the German power grid show the vulnerability of the energy sector. Just a few days before the acts, domestic intelligence had warned companies.
Security agencies highlighted failures in vetting processes after employees of the organization Derad passed background checks despite known extremist affiliations.
The AfD state parliamentary group in Hesse accuses the Verfassungsschutz (domestic intelligence agency) of underestimating Islamism and left-wing extremism, despite the agency's strong warnings about right-wing extremism.
Benjamin Nolte is now the third AfD member of the Bavarian state parliament to be placed under observation by the Verfassungsschutz (domestic intelligence agency). The observation of another individual is also being considered.
Austrian prosecutors are filing charges related to a 'dossier' that led to a controversial raid on the country's intelligence agency, with questions arising about potential Russian involvement.
Austria's Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution and Counterterrorism (Verfassungsschutz) and the Vienna State Police Directorate are currently reviewing whether to prohibit a far-right Identitarian demonstration scheduled for July 25 in Vienna's city center.
The 'Demokratie leben' program is being relaunched in Germany, with plans to involve the Verfassungsschutz (domestic intelligence agency) in the vetting process for participants in the new 'Programmebene Bund'.
German intelligence has warned of a significant increase in right-wing extremism in the country, directly linking this rise to the growing influence of the far-right AfD party. The report indicates that the number of extremist individuals is at an all-time high.
Germany's Family Minister's proposal to involve domestic intelligence services in monitoring 'unpopular associations' has drawn criticism, with suggestions that cutting NGO funding might be a better approach.
The process by which ministries can request checks from the German Constitutional Protection Agency to prevent extremists from receiving taxpayer money has gained new urgency due to Culture Minister Weimer.
Austria's National Council President Rosenkranz is alleged to have distorted the outcome of a meeting with the Directorate for State Protection and Intelligence (DSN), claiming they found no issue with former Identitarian FPÖ personnel, a statement the DSN refutes.
The domestic intelligence agency in Lower Saxony, Germany, has been provisionally allowed to classify the far-right AfD party as a suspected extremist case, following a rejected urgent appeal by the state association.
A former Austrian intelligence officer has been convicted and sentenced to a jail term for spying on behalf of Russia. The case, described as one of Austria's largest espionage scandals in recent years, involved the agent passing sensitive information to Russian intelligence.
Germany's Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution (BfV) has acquired a European data analysis software, according to WDR, NDR, and SZ. The product is considered an alternative to controversial software from the US firm Palantir.
Germany's domestic intelligence agency, Verfassungsschutz, is cautioning against China's state-owned Cosco acquiring a traditional logistics company, following its previous investment in the Hamburg port, citing concerns about Beijing's influence.
The pro-Palestinian association "Jüdische Stimme" may no longer be classified as "securely extremist" by the Office for the Protection of the Constitution.
The German government intends to restructure the oversight of its intelligence services, including the BND, Verfassungsschutz, and MAD, by changing the approval process for surveillance measures, a move that has sparked controversy.
The Security Service of Ukraine (SSU), in collaboration with the FBI and Polish counterintelligence, conducted a coordinated cyber operation to neutralize Russian GRU intelligence activities spying on citizens via hacked routers.
Erst hat Kulturstaatsminister Weimer drei linke Buchhandlungen vom Deutschen Buchhandlungspreis ausgeschlossen - wegen "verfassungsschutzrelevanter Erkenntnisse".
The 'Generation Deutschland NRW,' the youth wing of the AfD in North Rhine-Westphalia, has been classified as a suspected right-wing extremist case by the constitutional protection agency, impacting the party's upcoming congress.
A Cologne administrative court has temporarily halted the classification of the AfD party as 'confirmed right-wing extremist' in an urgent procedure, with the main proceedings now set to follow.
A German administrative court has ruled that the AfD party cannot be definitively classified as right-wing extremist, challenging the assessment by the domestic intelligence agency.
Am Mittwoch werden erneut mehrere (Ex-)Beamte rund um ihre Erfahrungen mit dem angeklagten Egisto Ott befragt
Germany’s domestic security service (Verfassungsschutz) raised concerns about the Derad association, revealing that internal reviews found staff members failed vetting processes due to policies excluding women.
German authorities have discovered a weapons cache near Berlin, with prosecutors investigating a potential link to Russian intelligence services and a possible plot for attacks. This development has led to concerns about espionage and national security.
Germany is discussing a reform of its intelligence services, the BND and Verfassungsschutz, which would grant them more powers to counter threats, particularly from Russia, while also implementing greater oversight.
The Hessian intelligence agency is monitoring nearly 3900 Islamists in the German state and warns of a growing threat from digital radicalization. This highlights ongoing concerns about extremism within the region.
Plans by the German Interior Minister to reform the domestic intelligence service, granting it police powers, are drawing criticism and raising concerns about its implications.
The German domestic intelligence agency, Verfassungsschutz, is required to correct its report concerning the Germania Halle zu Mainz fraternity. This correction pertains to information previously published about the student association.
Concerns about extremism within Germany's Left Party, particularly its 'Palestine Solidarity' working group, have led to calls for the Verfassungsschutz (domestic intelligence agency) to intensify its observation.
Germany's domestic intelligence agency (Verfassungsschutz) is assessing the potential implications for itself and other states if the far-right AfD party were to come to power in Saxony-Anhalt, given the intensive exchange of information between agencies.
The Bavarian Administrative Court has ruled that the Bavarian State Office for the Protection of the Constitution (Verfassungsschutz) is permitted to observe the far-right AfD party. The decision was partly based on the party's stance on 'remigration'.
An analysis reviews the 75-year history of Germany's domestic intelligence agency (Verfassungsschutz), acknowledging its mixed record and past errors but asserting its continued necessity, especially today.
The Austrian Ministry of Interior and the Office for the Protection of the Constitution have warned of a security risk posed by former members of the Identitarian Movement working as parliamentary staff, contradicting claims that no such individuals are under observation. This comes after an FPÖ employee with past ties to the far-right group was identified, raising concerns about potential infiltration.
Germany's domestic intelligence agency (Verfassungsschutz) is reportedly choosing Chaps Vision, a French software alternative to the often-criticized US firm Palantir. This move is welcomed across political parties but also carries potential risks.
After nearly 30 years, Germany's Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution has ceased its separate observation of Scientology, citing a stronger focus on espionage, sabotage, and terrorism.
A constitutional protection report reveals a significant increase in both Islamist and right-wing extremism in Germany, noting that right-wing extremists are increasingly connecting with misogynists online and that homemade weapons are becoming prevalent among Islamists.
Investigations by STANDARD and ORF-'Report' reveal that more than ten employees of FPÖ members of parliament are under scrutiny by the Austrian intelligence service for alleged ties to Identitarian movements, entering parliament without security checks unlike in Germany.
A new report from North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, indicates a record number of politically motivated crimes, with a significant rise in left-wing extremist offenses and ongoing concerns about right-wing extremism.
AfD's top candidate for Saxony-Anhalt, Ulrich Siegmund, discussed his potential first actions, views on the Holocaust, and his perception of the Verfassungsschutz as "Stasi 2.0" in a podcast interview.
Trotz der politischen Entwicklungen in den USA gibt sich der Präsident des Bundesamts für Verfassungsschutz Selen weiterhin gelassen. Auf mehr Unabhängigkeit will er aber auch setzen.
The Swiss elevate their money to the highest level. They reject the halving of the broadcasting budget, and they agree to individual taxation.
Der Kulturstaatsminister lässt Bücherläden vom Verfassungsschutz durchleuchten. Schleierhaft bleibt die Begründung dafür. Die Kulturszene sieht sich in ihrer Freiheit bedroht.
Das Gericht hat entschieden, dass der Verfassungsschutz die AfD vorerst nicht als «gesichert rechtsextremistisch» einstufen darf. Die wichtigsten Fragen und Antworten.
A German court has ruled to further suspend the intelligence agency's designation of the far-right AfD party as a 'confirmed right-wing extremist' group, which would have allowed increased surveillance.
Security agencies revealed why employees of the Derad association failed background checks, citing policies that reportedly excluded women from certain roles.
The AfD parliamentary group in Hesse accused the German domestic intelligence agency (Verfassungsschutz) of underestimating Islamism and left-wing extremism, despite the agency's strong warnings against right-wing extremism.
Hessian Interior Minister Poseck advocates for granting more operational freedom to the BND and Verfassungsschutz, citing an alarming security situation.
A debate is ongoing in Germany about allowing intelligence agents to act against threats directly, not just collect information, with calls for stronger oversight to ensure public trust.
Germany's BND and Verfassungsschutz intelligence agencies are set for a fundamental reform, shifting from mere information gathering to active hacking, influencing IT systems, and utilizing AI.
A new German intelligence report reveals that the Austrian propaganda channel Auf1 has been classified as "secured right-wing extremist," with the channel currently collecting donations through an association.
A report from the German domestic intelligence agency (Verfassungsschutzbericht) suggests that the AfD party and German identity are in opposition, implying that racists are 'undeutsch' (un-German).
German intelligence agencies, including the BND and Verfassungsschutz, are increasingly concerned about espionage, particularly from Russian secret services, leading to tightened security measures.
Germany's domestic intelligence agency, the Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution (Verfassungsschutz), has announced that it will begin monitoring the Bavarian chapter of the far-right AfD party. This decision allows for increased surveillance of the party's activities in the region.
A report for 2025 by the German domestic intelligence agency indicates an increase in extremists across all ideological spectrums in Berlin, with the Interior Senator highlighting left-wing extremism as the most serious concern.
The German domestic intelligence agency (Verfassungsschutz) has highlighted the Linz-based online broadcaster 'Auf1' as a prime example of antisemitism within its 'globalist' narrative, a claim which the editor-in-chief denies.
A Cologne administrative court ruled that the controversial association 'Jüdische Stimme' (Jewish Voice) can be classified as extremist, accusing its activists of 'glorifying Hamas.'
Germany's domestic intelligence agency, Verfassungsschutz, has reportedly ceased its systematic observation of Scientology, citing other, more pressing issues.
More than ten employees of Austrian Freedom Party (FPÖ) members of parliament are reportedly under observation by constitutional protection, prompting other parties to demand expanded security checks
Germany's domestic intelligence service has issued a warning about the pro-Iranian terror group Hayi, stating that new intelligence suggests the group could escalate from arson to armed attacks in Europe.
Germany's domestic intelligence agency, Verfassungsschutz, will no longer use the extremism category "delegitimizers," which was introduced in 2021 in response to protests against state COVID-19 measures.
Germany's well-known literary critic Denis Scheck has once again disparaged bestselling author Ildikó von Kürthy on his show "Druckfrisch." She and her fans are now fighting back against his repeated criticism.
Der Kulturstaatsminister verteidigt den Ausschluss dreier linker Buchhandlungen vom renommierten Preis und beruft sich auf Erkenntnisse des Verfassungsschutzes.
Nach dem „Haber-Verfahren“ erhielt der Kulturstaatsminister vom Verfassungsschutz pauschale Auskunft über drei linke Buchhandlungen.
German Culture Minister Weimer has removed three bookstores from the German Bookstore Prize list following intelligence from the Office for the Protection of the Constitution regarding extremism suspicions.
A German court decision regarding the Alternative for Germany (AfD) is a setback for the domestic intelligence agency (Verfassungsschutz), which will now need to provide more detailed arguments for classifying the party as right-wing extremist.
Das Verwaltungsgericht Köln hat entschieden, dass die Bundesbehörde den Ausgang des Hauptsacheverfahrens abzuwarten hat