1 of 1
Story summary
- 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.
