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Germany Boosts Infrastructure Security After Power Attack

1/30/2026

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Germany will introduce new legislation to strengthen protection of critical infrastructure amid rising tensions with Russia.
The law will require utilities and essential services to improve security, conduct risk assessments, and report incidents promptly.
This follows an arson attack on a Berlin power cable that left households without power, affecting over 500,000 people.
Chancellor Friedrich Merz emphasizes resilience over transparency.
Lawmaker Konstantin von Notz criticizes the government's response as inadequate.

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Germany will introduce new legislation to strengthen protection of critical infrastructure amid rising tensions with Russia.
The law will require utilities and essential services to improve security, conduct risk assessments, and report incidents promptly.
This follows an arson attack on a Berlin power cable that left households without power, affecting over 500,000 people.
Chancellor Friedrich Merz emphasizes resilience over transparency.
Lawmaker Konstantin von Notz criticizes the government's response as inadequate.