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Germany Boosts BND Budget to Tackle Cyber Threats

2/18/2026

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  • Germany plans to expand the Bundesnachrichtendienst (BND) and grant broader powers to counter threats, including cyberattacks.
  • Officials say current restrictions prevent the BND from effectively countering threats, as it can only collect and analyze information.
  • The government increased the BND's budget by 26% to 1.51 billion euros.
  • Volcano Group's Berlin blackout has raised concerns that authorities focus on political opposition rather than terrorism, with no arrests.