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BKA Chief Warns AfD in State Government Could Expose Sensitive Data

He says a court‑confirmed extremist label for the party would trigger tougher vetting at the agency.

Overview

  • Holger Münch cautions that AfD participation in a state cabinet could grant access to protected information and strain interagency cooperation.
  • The BKA does not track employees’ party memberships because disclosure is not required, leaving the agency unaware of how many staff belong to the AfD.
  • Münch says a judicial confirmation of the AfD as a proven right‑wing extremist organization would have consequences for BKA security checks and internal procedures.
  • He rejects deleting existing records but urges a rethink of how openly information is shared across authorities if the party enters government.
  • Münch reports more suspected Russian‑linked sabotage, espionage and hacktivist activity, notes a low four‑digit number of drone sightings without proof of state‑directed flights, and calls for improved data collection and a Bundespolizei drone‑defence center as 2026 state votes loom and the Munich Security Conference plans to include the AfD.