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Bundestag President Urges Drone Action Amid Far-Right Threats

1/15/2026

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Bundestag President Julia Klöckner urged immediate action on drones, police powers, and staff background checks to fix security vulnerabilities.
Her proposals could significantly impact the far-right AfD party, which has employees linked to extremist networks.
The plan includes stricter funding rules for aides who fail checks and expanded Bundestag police powers.
Drones threatening the Reichstag have prompted calls to include parliamentary security in national protection plans.

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Bundestag President Julia Klöckner urged immediate action on drones, police powers, and staff background checks to fix security vulnerabilities.
Her proposals could significantly impact the far-right AfD party, which has employees linked to extremist networks.
The plan includes stricter funding rules for aides who fail checks and expanded Bundestag police powers.
Drones threatening the Reichstag have prompted calls to include parliamentary security in national protection plans.